Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Portugal
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M2.0 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Portugal (Portugal) on August 25, 2026 at 18:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
da6c2027e497c2f624f01b042af6c4b668e48f38
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 18:59:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.37600,
-28.41900
Temperature
19.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 km — close to the regional average (6 km)
Regional average: 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Pico Airport19.9 kmStraight-line distance
Portugal · PIX · LPPI - Horta Airport30.4 kmStraight-line distancePortugal · HOR · LPHR
- São Jorge Airport38.5 kmStraight-line distancePortugal · SJZ · LPSJ
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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