Latest earthquakes near Castelo Branco today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Castelo Branco, Portugal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Castelo Branco? If an earthquake is happening right now near Castelo Branco, it will show up within minutes.
Castelo Branco Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Castelo Branco in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Castelo Branco in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Castelo Branco 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 | 7 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Castelo Branco
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Castelo Branco occurred on Sep 4, 2018 07:12 local time (Europe/Lisbon timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 262 kilometers (163 mi) west of Castelo Branco, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Castelo Branco in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Apr 23, 1909 17:02, 176 kilometers (109 mi) west of Castelo Branco. It is the strongest earthquake near Castelo Branco in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Castelo Branco 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 Castelo Branco.
Nearest earthquakes from Castelo Branco
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Castelo Branco. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Castelo Branco.
When was the last earthquake in Castelo Branco?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Castelo Branco on the evening of May 16, 2024 at 19:49 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 220km southwest of Castelo Branco at a depth of 16km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Castelo Branco in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Castelo Branco?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Castelo Branco on the afternoon of April 23, 1909 at 17:02 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 176km southwest of Castelo Branco at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Castelo Branco since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Castelo Branco?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Castelo Branco. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
