Latest earthquakes near Lisbon, Portugal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lisbon, Portugal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lisbon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lisbon (also known as Lisboa), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Lisbon Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lisbon. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lisbon 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).
Lisbon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lisbon, Portugal 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 Lisbon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Lisbon 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 | 17 | 94.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 5.56% |
| 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 Lisbon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lisbon occurred on Aug 26, 2024 05:11 local time (Europe/Lisbon timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 84 kilometers (52 mi) south-southwest of Lisbon, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lisbon in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Apr 23, 1909 17:02, 14 kilometers (9 mi) south-southwest of Lisbon. It is the strongest earthquake near Lisbon 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 Lisbon, 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 Lisbon.
Earthquakes by city in Lisbon
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Lisbon, Portugal.
Use this regional Lisbon earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Cacém, Algueirão, Loures, Rio de Mouro, Odivelas, São Domingos de Rana, Benfica, Cascais, Oeiras, Olivais, Alcabideche, Alvalade, Póvoa de Santa Iria, Massamá, Sintra, Paço de Arcos, Torres Vedras, Estoril, Carnaxide, Monte Estoril and Pontinha.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lisbon.
When was the last earthquake in Lisbon, Portugal?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Lisbon on the afternoon of December 2, 2024 at 16:26 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 232km southwest of Lisbon at a depth of 30km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lisbon, Portugal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lisbon, Portugal?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Lisbon on the afternoon of April 23, 1909 at 17:02 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 14km east of Lisbon at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lisbon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lisbon, Portugal?
In the past 10 years, 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lisbon. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 203 days.
