Latest earthquakes near Amadora, Lisbon today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Amadora, Lisbon, Portugal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Amadora? If an earthquake is happening right now near Amadora, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Amadora Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Amadora. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Amadora 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).
Amadora Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Amadora, Lisbon 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 Amadora in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Amadora 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 Amadora
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Amadora occurred on Aug 26, 2024 05:11 local time (Europe/Lisbon timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.4 and struck 86 kilometers (53 mi) south-southwest of Amadora, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Amadora in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Apr 23, 1909 17:02, 22 kilometers (14 mi) south-southwest of Amadora. It is the strongest earthquake near Amadora 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 Amadora, Lisbon 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 Amadora.
Nearest earthquakes from Amadora
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Amadora, Lisbon. 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 Amadora.
When was the last earthquake in Amadora, Lisbon?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Amadora on the morning of September 18, 2024 at 09:41 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 281km south-east of Amadora at a depth of 30km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Amadora, Lisbon in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Amadora, Lisbon?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Amadora on the afternoon of April 23, 1909 at 17:02 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 22km east of Amadora at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Amadora since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Amadora, Lisbon?
In the past 10 years, 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Amadora. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 203 days.
