Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 29.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Nisa
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M2.3 Earthquake near Nisa (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On February 9, 2026 at 10:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Nisa (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 29 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.
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Details
ID
8784f0b622032e253879166edf8ee8ff631df510
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
29.4 km
UTC time
2026-02-09 10:10:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Alpalhão
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.41790,
-7.62500
Temperature
14.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
29.4 km
29.4 km — deeper 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
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Portugal
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, 68 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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