Magnitude
M0.9
- Depth
- 7.6 km
- Source
- EMSC_ES
Ferreira do Alentejo
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M0.9 Earthquake near Ferreira do Alentejo (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Ferreira do Alentejo (Portugal) on September 5, 2026 at 03:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
Details
ID
900b89cb65f11f57d95f36436af227e90e4aee82
Magnitude
M0.9
Depth
7.6 km
UTC time
2026-09-05 03:53:25 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
38.02300,
-8.29300
Temperature
20.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.6 km
7.6 km — close to 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.
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