Latest earthquakes near Portalegre today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Portalegre, Portugal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Portalegre? If an earthquake is happening right now near Portalegre, it will show up within minutes.
Portalegre Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Portalegre in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Portalegre in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Portalegre 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 | 7 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Portalegre
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Portalegre occurred on Sep 4, 2018 07:12 local time (Europe/Lisbon timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 282 kilometers (175 mi) west-northwest of Portalegre, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Portalegre in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Apr 23, 1909 17:02, 147 kilometers (91 mi) west-northwest of Portalegre. It is the strongest earthquake near Portalegre 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 Portalegre 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 Portalegre.
Nearest earthquakes from Portalegre
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Portalegre. 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 Portalegre.
When was the last earthquake in Portalegre?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Portalegre on the evening of May 17, 2024 at 22:08 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 284km south of Portalegre at a depth of 34km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Portalegre in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Portalegre?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Portalegre on the afternoon of April 23, 1909 at 17:02 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 147km west-southwest of Portalegre at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Portalegre since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Portalegre?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Portalegre. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
