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M2.0 Depth: 13.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 03:44:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Portugal (Portugal) on June 21, 2026 at 03:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 03:44:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Portugal
City
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.61100, -24.79600
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — deeper than 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Furnas
    Distance: 49 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 805 m ·Last eruption: 1630 ·Portugal
  • Agua de Pau
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Last eruption: 1564 ·Portugal
  • Picos Fissural Volcanic System
    Distance: 79 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 350 m ·Last eruption: 1652 ·Portugal
  • Sete Cidades
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal
  • Monaco Bank
    Distance: 95 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -197 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Portugal
  • Don Joao de Castro Bank
    Distance: 175 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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