Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Portugal
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M2.8 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On October 6, 2026 at 20:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Portugal (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 5 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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Details
ID
d269c304ae11f8827b1e68ecdb4ce01675cd2516
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-06 20:04:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.16400,
-24.61900
Temperature
22.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 219 Catalogue entries
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