Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 5.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Portugal
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M2.3 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On October 9, 2026 at 04:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Portugal (Portugal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
8e57bd43af608b69f5ba79a0dea8c3305588b168
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.1 km
UTC time
2026-10-09 04:40:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.47000,
-25.04500
Temperature
20.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 km — close to 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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