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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near MADEIRA ISLANDS, PORTUGAL REGION

UTC time: 2026-06-18 18:05:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near MADEIRA ISLANDS, PORTUGAL REGION on June 18, 2026 at 18:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 18:05:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.37350, -15.99110
Temperature
20.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

  • Madeira
    Distance: 177 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 1'862 m ·Last eruption: -4500 ·Portugal
  • Lanzarote
    Distance: 346 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 670 m ·Last eruption: 1824 ·Spain
  • Tenerife
    Distance: 351 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'715 m ·Last eruption: 1909 ·Spain
  • La Palma
    Distance: 359 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'426 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Spain
  • Gran Canaria
    Distance: 377 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 1'950 m ·Last eruption: 40 ·Spain
  • Fuerteventura
    Distance: 385 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 529 m ·Spain

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