Earthquakes in Portugal today
Earthquakes in Portugal and nearby from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Below, the strongest earthquakes on record.
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Strongest earthquakes in Portugal since 1900
Since 1900 the USGS catalog lists 13 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more in Portugal. The strongest was magnitude 7.8 (November 25, 1941). In the last 10 years there were 23 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more, about 2 a year. The strongest in the last 12 months: M5.3, July 21, 2026.
| Date | Magnitude | Location (USGS) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 25, 1941 | 7.8 | Azores-Cape St. Vincent Ridge | 10 km |
| February 28, 1969 | 7.8 | 188 km SW of Sagres, Portugal | 15 km |
| May 20, 1931 | 7.2 | Azores-Cape St. Vincent Ridge | 10 km |
| January 1, 1980 | 6.7 | 29 km NE of Ribeira Seca, Portugal | 10 km |
| May 8, 1939 | 6.7 | 99 km SE of Senhora do Rosário, Portugal | 10 km |
| March 15, 1964 | 6.6 | 91 km SSE of Olhão, Portugal | 29 km |
| October 17, 1983 | 6.4 | Azores-Cape St. Vincent Ridge | 10 km |
| April 5, 2007 | 6.3 | 74 km SE of Povoação, Portugal | 14 km |
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FAQ
Was there an earthquake in Portugal today?
The list at the top of this page shows every earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes. The newest are first.
What was the strongest earthquake in Portugal?
According to the USGS catalog, magnitude 7.8, on November 25, 1941.
How often are there earthquakes in Portugal?
In the last 10 years USGS recorded 23 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more here, about 2 a year. Smaller ones, felt only locally, are far more common.
Where does the data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects data from seismic networks around the world. Local agencies may report a slightly different magnitude.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ANSS Comprehensive Catalog.