Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 11.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Portugal
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M2.0 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On July 20, 2026 at 03:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Portugal (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 12 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
815a95df4443f46ff2e0a238e8bba25c54899f36
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
11.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 03:29:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.71300,
-24.92100
Temperature
20.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11.6 km
11.6 km — deeper than the regional average (6 km)
Regional average: 6 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
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 221 Catalogue entries
Of 220 other entries for this area and period, 165 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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