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M2.4 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)

UTC time: 2026-09-12 00:04:26 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 12, 2026 at 00:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Portugal (Portugal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

ID
b8ecc05e4d182646d5e797ec7a5ddd5706e18e30
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-12 00:04:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Portugal
City
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.37800, -24.66100
Temperature
24.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (6 km)
Regional average: 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: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 805 m ·Last eruption: 1630 ·Portugal
  • Agua de Pau
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Last eruption: 1564 ·Portugal
  • Picos Fissural Volcanic System
    Distance: 100 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 350 m ·Last eruption: 1652 ·Portugal
  • Monaco Bank
    Distance: 110 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -197 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Portugal
  • Sete Cidades
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal
  • Don Joao de Castro Bank
    Distance: 197 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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Context for this earthquake

22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 220 Catalogue entries

Of 219 other entries for this area and period, 57 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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