Latest earthquakes near Madeira, Portugal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Madeira, Portugal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Madeira? If an earthquake is happening right now near Madeira, it will show up within minutes.
Madeira Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 33 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Madeira, Portugal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Madeira in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Madeira 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 | 31 | 93.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 6.06% |
| 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 Madeira
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Madeira occurred on Mar 7, 2020 20:58 local time (Atlantic/Madeira timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 31 kilometers (19 mi) south-southeast of Funchal, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Madeira in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Madeira, 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 Madeira.
Earthquakes by city in Madeira
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Madeira, Portugal.
Use this regional Madeira earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Câmara de Lobos, São Martinho and Caniço.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Madeira.
When was the last earthquake in Madeira, Portugal?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Madeira on the afternoon of December 18, 2024 at 17:46 local time (Atlantic/Madeira). The center of this earthquake was located 61km south-east of Funchal at a depth of 28km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Madeira, Portugal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Madeira, Portugal?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Madeira on the evening of March 7, 2020 at 20:58 local time (Atlantic/Madeira). The center of this earthquake was located 31km south-southeast of Funchal at a depth of 5km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Madeira since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Madeira, Portugal?
In the past 10 years, 33 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Madeira. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 111 days.
