Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Portugal
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M2.0 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)
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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
ID
aa36ecd60ca0da4f321dc50f83bc297fdb72219d
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 03:44:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.61100,
-24.79600
Temperature
19.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 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
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 221 Catalogue entries
Of 220 other entries for this area and period, 165 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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