Latest earthquakes near Viana do Castelo, Portugal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Viana do Castelo, Portugal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Viana do Castelo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Viana do Castelo, it will show up within minutes.
Viana do Castelo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Viana do Castelo, Portugal in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Viana do Castelo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Viana do Castelo 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 | 5 | 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 Viana do Castelo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Viana do Castelo occurred on Sep 4, 2018 07:12 local time (Europe/Lisbon timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 243 kilometers (151 mi) south-west of Ponte de Lima, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Viana do Castelo in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Viana do Castelo, 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 Viana do Castelo.
Earthquakes by city in Viana do Castelo
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.
Use this regional Viana do Castelo earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Viana do Castelo, Arcos de Valdevez and Monção.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Viana do Castelo.
When was the last earthquake in Viana do Castelo, Portugal?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Viana do Castelo on the evening of January 31, 2026 at 21:10 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 131km north-east of Ponte de Lima at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Viana do Castelo, Portugal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Viana do Castelo, Portugal?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Viana do Castelo on the morning of September 4, 2018 at 07:12 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 243km southwest of Ponte de Lima at a depth of 10km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Viana do Castelo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Viana do Castelo, Portugal?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Viana do Castelo. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
