Latest earthquakes near Faro today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Faro, Portugal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Faro? If an earthquake is happening right now near Faro, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Faro Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Faro. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Faro 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).
Faro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Faro 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 Faro in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Faro 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 | 27 | 96.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.57% |
| 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 Faro
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Faro occurred on Aug 26, 2024 05:11 local time (Europe/Lisbon timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 178 kilometers (111 mi) north-west of Faro, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Faro in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Feb 28, 1969 03:40, 264 kilometers (164 mi) north-west of Faro. It is the strongest earthquake near Faro 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 Faro 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 Faro.
Nearest earthquakes from Faro
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Faro. 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 Faro.
When was the last earthquake in Faro?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Faro on the evening of January 24, 2025 at 19:05 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 154km south-east of Faro at a depth of 6km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Faro in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Faro?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Faro 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 Faro since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Faro?
In the past 10 years, 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Faro. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 130 days.
