Latest earthquakes near Portugal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Portugal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Portugal? If an earthquake is happening right now near Portugal, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 hours ago (Apr 7 03:12 Lisbon) |
M 2.2 | 61 km S from Faro |
| 2 days ago (Apr 5 09:57 Lisbon) |
M 2.2 | 75 km ESE from Faro |
| 2 days ago (Apr 4 20:40 Lisbon) |
M 2.1 | 91 km NE from Ponte de Lima |
| 3 days ago (Apr 3 17:32 Azores) |
M 2.2 | 128 km ESE from Ponta Delgada |
| 4 days ago (Apr 3 15:19 Lisbon) |
M 2.8 | 196 km E from Beja |
| 4 days ago (Apr 3 10:02 Lisbon) |
M 2.0 | 51 km S from Faro |
| 4 days ago (Apr 3 01:58 Lisbon) |
M 2.0 | 289 km ESE from Portalegre |
| 4 days ago (Apr 2 21:36 Lisbon) |
M 2.1 | 67 km SE from Faro |
| 4 days ago (Apr 2 19:26 Azores) |
M 2.4 | 74 km E from Ponta Delgada |
| 6 days ago (Apr 1 15:34 Lisbon) |
M 2.2 | 55 km SSE from Faro |
| 6 days ago (Apr 1 10:43 Azores) |
M 2.3 | 256 km WNW from Ponta Delgada |
| 6 days ago (Apr 1 10:41 Azores) |
M 2.2 | 255 km WNW from Ponta Delgada |
| 6 days ago (Apr 1 04:09 Azores) |
M 2.8 | 49 km ESE from Ponta Delgada |
| 7 days ago (Mar 31 06:33 Lisbon) |
M 2.1 | 52 km SE from Faro |
| 7 days ago (Mar 31 00:51 Azores) |
M 2.1 | 65 km ESE from Ponta Delgada |
| 8 days ago (Mar 30 14:47 Azores) |
M 2.1 | 64 km NW from Ponta Delgada |
| 8 days ago (Mar 30 03:01 Azores) |
M 2.0 | 98 km WNW from Ponta Delgada |
| 8 days ago (Mar 29 18:57 Azores) |
M 2.5 | 255 km WNW from Ponta Delgada |
| 9 days ago (Mar 29 10:57 Azores) |
M 2.7 | 94 km WNW from Ponta Delgada |
| 9 days ago (Mar 29 09:10 Azores) |
M 2.0 | 58 km ESE from Ponta Delgada |
| 9 days ago (Mar 29 00:34 Azores) |
M 2.5 | 154 km SE from Ponta Delgada |
| 9 days ago (Mar 28 21:49 Lisbon) |
M 2.1 | 63 km S from Faro |
| 10 days ago (Mar 28 05:25 Azores) |
M 2.5 | 191 km SE from Ponta Delgada |
| 10 days ago (Mar 28 06:20 Lisbon) |
M 3.6 | 263 km WSW from Faro |
| 11 days ago (Mar 27 06:12 Azores) |
M 2.5 | 94 km WNW from Ponta Delgada |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Portugal
Recent Portugal Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Portugal. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Portugal and elsewhere.
Mar 11, 2025 07:14AM
On Tuesday Morning an Unusually powerful M5.1 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean near Ponta Delgada (Portugal).
Feb 17, 2025 01:24PM
On Monday Afternoon a Shallow M4.8 Earthquake struck near Charneca de Caparica in Portugal.
Feb 10, 2025 10:48PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening near Tangier in Morocco.
Aug 26, 2024 05:11AM
On Monday Night an Unusually powerful M5.4 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon (Portugal).
Portugal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Portugal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Portugal in 2020. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Portugal that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Portugal in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Portugal during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 100 | 95.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.76% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Portugal
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Portugal occurred on Mar 7, 2020 20:58 local time (Atlantic/Madeira timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 31 kilometers (19 mi) south-southeast of Funchal, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Portugal in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Feb 28, 1969 03:40, 264 kilometers (164 mi) south-southeast of Faro. It is the strongest earthquake near Portugal in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Portugal in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Portugal.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2020 20:58 (Madeira) |
M 5.3 | 31 km SSE from Funchal |
| Dec 17, 2022 12:44 (Madeira) |
M 5.1 | 296 km WNW from Funchal |
| Dec 31, 2020 21:55 (Azores) |
M 5.1 | 154 km SE from Ponta Delgada |
| 27 days ago (Mar 11 07:14 Azores) |
M 5.1 | 55 km ESE from Ponta Delgada |
| Aug 26, 2024 05:11 (Lisbon) |
M 5.0 | 84 km SSW from Lisbon |
| Jun 13, 2020 04:10 (Lisbon) |
M 4.9 | 265 km WSW from Faro |
| Jan 14, 2024 07:19 (Azores) |
M 4.9 | 166 km NW from Ponta Delgada |
| Feb 16, 2022 04:32 (Madeira) |
M 4.9 | 35 km S from Funchal |
| 49 days ago (Feb 17 13:24 Lisbon) |
M 4.8 | 11 km SSW from Lisbon |
| Dec 13, 2019 06:47 (Azores) |
M 4.8 | 295 km WNW from Ponta Delgada |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Portugal
Earthquakes by region of Portugal
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Portugal.
- Aveiro
- Azores (Açores)
- Beja
- Braga
- Bragança (Braganza)
- Castelo Branco
- Coimbra
- District of Setúbal (Distrito de Setúbal)
- Faro
- Guarda
- Leiria
- Lisbon (Lisboa)
- Madeira
- Portalegre
- Porto
- Santarém
- Viana do Castelo
- Vila Real
- Viseu
- Évora
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Portugal.
When was the last earthquake in Portugal?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Portugal on the night of April 7, 2025 at 03:12 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 61km south of Faro at a depth of 7km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Portugal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Portugal?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Portugal on the night of February 28, 1969 at 03:40 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 264km west-southwest of Faro at a depth of 10km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Portugal since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Portugal?
In the past 10 years, 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Portugal. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
