Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 19.4 km
- Source
- EMSC_ES
Castro Marim
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M1.7 Earthquake near Castro Marim (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Castro Marim (Portugal) on October 14, 2026 at 09:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
Details
ID
b69fa875c309fbfc218eaf4230ae389dc265f713
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
19.4 km
UTC time
2026-10-14 09:49:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Source
emsc_es
Coordinates
37.25010,
-7.44270
Temperature
26.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19.4 km
19.4 km — deeper than the regional average (6.3 km)
Regional average: 6.3 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 219 Catalogue entries
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