Latest earthquakes near Setúbal, District of Setúbal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Setúbal, District of Setúbal, Portugal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Setúbal? If an earthquake is happening right now near Setúbal, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Setúbal Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Setúbal. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Setúbal and elsewhere.
Aug 26, 2024 05:11AM
On Monday Night an Unusually powerful M5.4 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon (Portugal).
Setúbal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Setúbal, District of Setúbal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Setúbal in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near 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 | 18 | 94.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 5.26% |
| 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 Setúbal
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near 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 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 Setúbal 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 Setúbal, District of Setúbal 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 Setúbal.
Nearest earthquakes from Setúbal
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Setúbal, District of Setúbal. 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 Setúbal.
When was the last earthquake in Setúbal, District of Setúbal?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Setúbal on the night of December 21, 2024 at 04:10 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 247km south-southeast of Setúbal at a depth of 29km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Setúbal, District of Setúbal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Setúbal, District of Setúbal?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near 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 Setúbal since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Setúbal, District of Setúbal?
In the past 10 years, 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Setúbal. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 192 days.
