Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 19.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Portugal
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M1.8 Earthquake near Portugal (Portugal)
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About this earthquake
On February 27, 2026 at 06:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Portugal (Portugal). With a focal depth of about 20 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
ID
fb2934c95f12e5a990ded89dbcf40bc16ea09d01
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
19.7 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 06:52:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Portugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.83290,
-9.01580
Temperature
12.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
19.7 km
19.7 km — deeper than the regional average (6.1 km)
Regional average: 6.1 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
Portugal
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 221 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
499
Country (24h)
Portugal
1