Back to map
M2.0 Depth: 15.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near PORTUGAL

UTC time: 2026-03-21 17:03:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 17:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near PORTUGAL. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
15.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 17:03:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.02500, -9.14200
Temperature
14.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.5 km
Shallow
15.5 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

  • Calatrava Volcanic Field
    Distance: 443 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
488
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share