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M2.1 Depth: 14.2 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 17:00:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 14, 2026 at 17:00 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Portugal (Portugal). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
14.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-14 17:00:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Portugal
City
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.55300, -25.73400
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.2 km
Shallow
14.2 km
14.2 km — deeper than the regional average (5.6 km)
Regional average: 5.6 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

  • Monaco Bank
    Distance: 14 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -197 m ·Last eruption: 1911 ·Portugal
  • Picos Fissural Volcanic System
    Distance: 26 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: 350 m ·Last eruption: 1652 ·Portugal
  • Agua de Pau
    Distance: 34 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Last eruption: 1564 ·Portugal
  • Sete Cidades
    Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 842 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Portugal
  • Furnas
    Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 805 m ·Last eruption: 1630 ·Portugal
  • Don Joao de Castro Bank
    Distance: 109 km ·Shield ·Elevation: -13 m ·Last eruption: 1720 ·Portugal

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