Magnitude
M0.5
- Depth
- 0.3 km
- Source
- EMSC_ES
Monchique
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M0.5 Earthquake near Monchique (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On May 19, 2026 at 12:47 UTC, a magnitude M0.5 earthquake occurred near Monchique (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
0.3 km
0.3 km — shallower than the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Portimão Airport23.3 kmStraight-line distance
Portugal · PRM · LPPM
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 221 Catalogue entries
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