Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ferreira do Alentejo
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M2.0 Earthquake near Ferreira do Alentejo (Portugal)
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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
ID
7befa8df866d40ea1140cb2098520fcb75f44d88
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 06:47:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Figueira dos Cavaleiros
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.15800,
-8.28600
Temperature
18.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (6.3 km)
Regional average: 6.3 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 219 Catalogue entries
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