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M2.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near PORTUGAL

UTC time: 2026-05-16 08:11:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2026 at 08:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near PORTUGAL. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 08:11:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
37.80300, -8.89600
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 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: 441 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'117 m ·Last eruption: -3600 ·Spain

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