Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 4.3 km
- Source
- ISC
Cadaval
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M3.5 Earthquake near Cadaval (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On August 10, 2026 at 11:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Cadaval (Portugal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by ISC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
4.3 km
4.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport44.8 kmStraight-line distance
Portugal · LIS · LPPT
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 29 Catalogue entries
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