Latest earthquakes near District of Setúbal, Portugal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near District of Setúbal, Portugal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in District of Setúbal? If an earthquake is happening right now near District of Setúbal (also known as Distrito de Setúbal), it will show up within minutes.
District of Setúbal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of District of Setúbal, Portugal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of District of Setúbal in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near District of Setúbal 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 | 19 | 95.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 5.0% |
| 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 District of Setúbal
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near District of Setúbal occurred on Aug 26, 2024 05:11 local time (Europe/Lisbon timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 78 kilometers (48 mi) south-west of Setúbal, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near District of Setúbal in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 15, 1964 22:30, 281 kilometers (175 mi) south-west of Setúbal. It is the strongest earthquake near District of Setúbal 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 District of Setúbal, 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 District of Setúbal.
Earthquakes by city in District of Setúbal
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in District of Setúbal, Portugal.
Use this regional District of Setúbal earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Amora, Corroios, Barreiro, Sesimbra, Almada, Arrentela, Montijo, Charneca de Caparica, Quinta Do Conde, Pinhal Novo, Lavradio, Caparica, Laranjeira, Piedade, Azeitão, Moita and Palmela.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near District of Setúbal.
When was the last earthquake in District of Setúbal, Portugal?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near District of Setúbal on the afternoon of December 4, 2025 at 17:55 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 245km south-southeast of Setúbal at a depth of 17km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near District of Setúbal, Portugal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near District of Setúbal, Portugal?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near District of Setúbal on the evening of March 15, 1964 at 22:30 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 281km south-southeast of Setúbal at a depth of 25km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near District of Setúbal since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near District of Setúbal, Portugal?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from District of Setúbal. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
