Latest earthquakes near Porto today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Porto, Portugal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Porto? If an earthquake is happening right now near Porto, it will show up within minutes.
Porto Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Porto in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Porto in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Porto 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 | 10 | 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 Porto
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Porto occurred on Feb 17, 2025 13:24 local time (Europe/Lisbon timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 284 kilometers (176 mi) south of Porto, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Porto in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Apr 23, 1909 17:02, 270 kilometers (168 mi) south of Porto. It is the strongest earthquake near Porto in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Porto 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 Porto.
Nearest earthquakes from Porto
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Porto. 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 Porto.
When was the last earthquake in Porto?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Porto on the morning of May 28, 2026 at 06:34 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 286km north-east of Porto at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Porto in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Porto?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Porto on the afternoon of April 23, 1909 at 17:02 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 270km south of Porto at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Porto since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Porto?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Porto. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
