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M2.3 Depth: 5.5 km

M2.3 Earthquake near PORTUGAL

UTC time: 2026-03-19 18:58:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 19, 2026 at 18:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near PORTUGAL. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 18:58:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.89180, -7.15650
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.5 km
Shallow
5.5 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

  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 428 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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