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M2.0 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 19:12:59 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On July 27, 2026 at 19:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Portugal (Portugal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
c5b871aeac4feb7645d4c171a0933d3e2b6145a8
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 19:12:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Portugal
City
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.28900, -24.60200
Temperature
21.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 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

  • Furnas
    Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 805 m ·Last eruption: 1630 ·Portugal
  • Agua de Pau
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Last eruption: 1564 ·Portugal
  • Picos Fissural Volcanic System
    Distance: 109 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 350 m ·Last eruption: 1652 ·Portugal
  • Monaco Bank
    Distance: 118 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -197 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Portugal
  • Sete Cidades
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal
  • Don Joao de Castro Bank
    Distance: 207 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

Portugal

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 219 Catalogue entries

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