M2.2
Depth:
0.4 km
M2.2 Earthquake near Alenquer (Portugal)
About this earthquake
On February 19, 2026 at 15:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Alenquer (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
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Shallow
0.4 km
0.4 km — shallower 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.
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Calatrava Volcanic Field
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