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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 hours ago (Apr 25 14:14 Lisbon) |
M 2.1 | 56 km E from Coimbra |
| 1 day ago (Apr 24 14:15 Lisbon) |
M 2.3 | 74 km SSE from Faro |
| 1 day ago (Apr 24 05:37 Lisbon) |
M 2.2 | 45 km N from Chaves |
| 2 days ago (Apr 23 16:33 Lisbon) |
M 2.1 | 72 km ESE from Faro |
| 4 days ago (Apr 22 04:08 Lisbon) |
M 2.2 | 70 km SE from Faro |
| 4 days ago (Apr 21 23:02 Lisbon) |
M 3.0 | 244 km SSW from Lisbon |
| 4 days ago (Apr 21 22:30 Lisbon) |
M 2.5 | 294 km E from Faro |
| 4 days ago (Apr 21 19:08 Lisbon) |
M 2.5 | 70 km ESE from Faro |
| 4 days ago (Apr 21 17:29 Lisbon) |
M 2.3 | 195 km NE from Braga |
| 5 days ago (Apr 20 17:40 Azores) |
M 2.1 | 67 km WNW from Ponta Delgada |
| 7 days ago (Apr 18 17:04 Lisbon) |
M 2.1 | 57 km SE from Faro |
| 8 days ago (Apr 18 01:16 Lisbon) |
M 3.2 | 278 km S from Lisbon |
| 8 days ago (Apr 17 13:24 Azores) |
M 2.0 | 184 km NW from Ponta Delgada |
| 9 days ago (Apr 16 11:47 Lisbon) |
M 2.0 | 297 km E from Beja |
| 10 days ago (Apr 16 03:44 Lisbon) |
M 2.9 | 13 km SW from Évora |
| 10 days ago (Apr 15 22:23 Lisbon) |
M 2.1 | 299 km E from Évora |
| 10 days ago (Apr 15 08:57 Azores) |
M 2.0 | 52 km ESE from Ponta Delgada |
| 10 days ago (Apr 15 07:23 Azores) |
M 2.2 | 48 km NNW from Ponta Delgada |
| 11 days ago (Apr 15 03:10 Azores) |
M 2.2 | 180 km NW from Ponta Delgada |
| 11 days ago (Apr 15 02:16 Lisbon) |
M 2.2 | 49 km NNW from Lisbon |
| 11 days ago (Apr 14 21:33 Lisbon) |
M 2.2 | 64 km S from Faro |
| 13 days ago (Apr 12 20:02 Lisbon) |
M 2.4 | 83 km N from Ponte de Lima |
| 13 days ago (Apr 12 19:27 Lisbon) |
M 2.5 | 39 km SSE from Faro |
| 13 days ago (Apr 12 19:09 Lisbon) |
M 2.1 | 16 km NNE from Faro |
| 13 days ago (Apr 12 18:36 Lisbon) |
M 2.6 | 6 km ENE from Leiria |
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.
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
On Monday Evening a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Ouezzane 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 31, 2020 21:55 (Azores) |
M 5.1 | 154 km SE from Ponta Delgada |
| Dec 17, 2022 12:44 (Madeira) |
M 5.1 | 296 km WNW from Funchal |
| 45 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 |
| Feb 16, 2022 04:32 (Madeira) |
M 4.9 | 35 km S from Funchal |
| 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 |
| Dec 13, 2019 06:47 (Azores) |
M 4.8 | 295 km WNW from Ponta Delgada |
| Apr 6, 2019 07:54 (Azores) |
M 4.8 | 90 km ESE 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 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Portugal on the afternoon of April 25, 2025 at 14:14 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 56km east of Coimbra at a depth of 3km under land. 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.
