Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Portugal
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M2.2 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On August 2, 2026 at 13:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Portugal (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 10 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
8ade69183849a258af191d6b97c8b44f55c43f57
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 13:51:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.35400,
-24.63000
Temperature
22.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — deeper 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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