M1.8 Depth: 3.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near PORTUGAL (Portugal)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 17:31:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near PORTUGAL (Portugal) on January 1, 2026 at 17:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-01 17:31:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

City

Fronteira

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.08520, -7.53750

Temperature

9.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 km — close to the regional average (5.6 km)

Regional average: 5.6 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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Calatrava Volcanic Field

Distance: 305 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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