M1.6 Depth: 11.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Sousel (Portugal)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 08:47:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 08:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Sousel (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 11 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.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

11.1 km

UTC time

2026-08-12 08:47:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Portugal

City

Sousel

County

Portalegre

Source

emsc_es

Coordinates

38.94880, -7.68330

Temperature

24.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.1 km

11.1 km — deeper than the regional average (5.9 km)

Regional average: 5.9 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: 317 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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