Latest earthquakes near Vila Real, Portugal today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vila Real, Portugal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vila Real? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vila Real, it will show up within minutes.
Vila Real Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vila Real, Portugal in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Vila Real in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Vila Real 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 | 4 | 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 Vila Real
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vila Real occurred on Oct 29, 2021 05:32 local time (Europe/Lisbon timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) north of Chaves, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Vila Real in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Vila Real, 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 Vila Real.
Earthquakes by city in Vila Real
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Vila Real, Portugal.
Use this regional Vila Real earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Vila Real.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Vila Real.
When was the last earthquake in Vila Real, Portugal?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Vila Real on the morning of May 5, 2024 at 10:04 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 68km south-east of Chaves at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vila Real, Portugal in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vila Real, Portugal?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Vila Real on the night of October 29, 2021 at 05:32 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 275km north of Chaves at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vila Real since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vila Real, Portugal?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vila Real. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
