M2.0 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Ferreira do Alentejo (Portugal)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 06:47:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 06:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Ferreira do Alentejo (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-06 06:47:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

City

Ferreira do Alentejo

County

Beja

Village

Figueira dos Cavaleiros

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.15800, -8.28600

Temperature

18.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 km — close to the regional average (5.9 km)

Regional average: 5.9 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

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