Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 4.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
São Brás de Alportel
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M1.8 Earthquake near São Brás de Alportel (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near São Brás de Alportel (Portugal) on July 10, 2026 at 05:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
c4621a536815d33a23d2d86bdd1159c4d27afcbc
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
4.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-10 05:06:44 UTC
Local time
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City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.24200,
-7.86940
Temperature
19.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.1 km
4.1 km — close to 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport26.7 kmStraight-line distance
Portugal · FAO · LPFR
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
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Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 221 Catalogue entries
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