Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 17.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Portugal
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M2.6 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Portugal (Portugal) on September 6, 2026 at 10:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
93d5b4156b86ca9535a54411d06bf1cd6d88a419
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2026-09-06 10:15:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
36.81200,
-8.15900
Temperature
29.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17.5 km
17.5 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport28.2 kmStraight-line distance
Portugal · FAO · LPFR
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Portugal
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 221 Catalogue entries
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