Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 4.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Portugal
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M2.0 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On August 30, 2026 at 01:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 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. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
e3bf600e4f2263ae2fc04452928e8c37c9de72d6
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 01:06:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.45600,
-25.23700
Temperature
23.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 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
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