Latest earthquakes near District of Setúbal, Portugal today

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List of latest earthquakes near District of Setúbal.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
1 day ago
(Apr 7 03:12 Lisbon)
M 2.2 245 km SSE
from Setúbal
2 days ago
(Apr 5 09:57 Lisbon)
M 2.2 253 km SE
from Setúbal
4 days ago
(Apr 3 15:19 Lisbon)
M 2.8 292 km ESE
from Setúbal
4 days ago
(Apr 3 10:02 Lisbon)
M 2.0 234 km SSE
from Setúbal
5 days ago
(Apr 2 21:36 Lisbon)
M 2.1 252 km SSE
from Setúbal
6 days ago
(Apr 1 15:34 Lisbon)
M 2.2 242 km SSE
from Setúbal
8 days ago
(Mar 31 06:33 Lisbon)
M 2.1 239 km SSE
from Setúbal
10 days ago
(Mar 28 21:49 Lisbon)
M 2.1 247 km SSE
from Setúbal
14 days ago
(Mar 25 06:43 Lisbon)
M 2.5 254 km SSE
from Setúbal
14 days ago
(Mar 25 05:16 Lisbon)
M 2.5 248 km SSE
from Setúbal
14 days ago
(Mar 24 15:17 Lisbon)
M 2.3 244 km SSE
from Setúbal
15 days ago
(Mar 24 05:18 Lisbon)
M 4.4 260 km SSE
from Setúbal
15 days ago
(Mar 24 03:08 Lisbon)
M 2.0 131 km SE
from Setúbal
16 days ago
(Mar 23 06:44 Lisbon)
M 2.4 250 km SE
from Setúbal
16 days ago
(Mar 22 20:47 Lisbon)
M 2.3 81 km N
from Setúbal
17 days ago
(Mar 22 00:19 Lisbon)
M 2.1 243 km SE
from Setúbal
18 days ago
(Mar 20 22:36 Lisbon)
M 2.6 201 km SSW
from Setúbal
21 days ago
(Mar 17 13:24 Lisbon)
M 2.0 246 km SSE
from Setúbal
24 days ago
(Mar 15 05:07 Lisbon)
M 2.3 251 km SSE
from Setúbal
24 days ago
(Mar 14 21:04 Lisbon)
M 3.4 283 km SE
from Setúbal
33 days ago
(Mar 6 02:18 Lisbon)
M 2.6 225 km SSW
from Setúbal
36 days ago
(Mar 2 21:42 Lisbon)
M 2.0 129 km N
from Setúbal
38 days ago
(Feb 28 18:09 Lisbon)
M 2.2 257 km SSE
from Setúbal
40 days ago
(Feb 27 02:29 Lisbon)
M 4.1 289 km ESE
from Setúbal
41 days ago
(Feb 26 05:26 Lisbon)
M 2.1 235 km SSE
from Setúbal

Map of Latest Earthquakes near District of Setúbal

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Recent District of Setúbal Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near District of Setúbal. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near District of Setúbal and elsewhere.

District of Setúbal Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
2 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.2
Apr 7, 2025 03:12

Average

A total of 21 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

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of District of Setúbal with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near District of Setúbal (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 20 95.24%
Mag. 5 1 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 District of Setúbal

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5
On Aug 26, 2024 05:11.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.6
On Mar 15, 1964 22:30.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near District of Setúbal.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Aug 26, 2024 05:11
(Lisbon)
M 5.0 78 km SW
from Setúbal
Sep 4, 2018 07:12
(Lisbon)
M 4.8 230 km NW
from Setúbal
49 days ago
(Feb 17 13:24 Lisbon)
M 4.8 28 km WNW
from Setúbal
Feb 7, 2016 14:57
(Lisbon)
M 4.7 290 km SW
from Setúbal
Sep 19, 2022 17:30
(Lisbon)
M 4.5 296 km SW
from Setúbal
15 days ago
(Mar 24 05:18 Lisbon)
M 4.4 260 km SSE
from Setúbal
Aug 19, 2016 12:44
(Lisbon)
M 4.4 150 km WNW
from Setúbal
Jan 23, 2016 15:35
(Lisbon)
M 4.3 253 km SSW
from Setúbal
Mar 2, 2016 13:41
(Lisbon)
M 4.3 266 km SSE
from Setúbal
Dec 1, 2015 11:10
(Lisbon)
M 4.3 287 km WSW
from Setúbal

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near District of Setúbal

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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 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near District of Setúbal on the night of April 7, 2025 at 03:12 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 245km south-southeast of Setúbal at a depth of 7km 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, 21 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 174 days.