Latest earthquakes near Chaves, Vila Real today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chaves, Vila Real, Portugal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chaves? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chaves, it will show up within minutes.
Chaves Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chaves, Vila Real in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chaves in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Chaves 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 Chaves
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chaves 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 Chaves in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Chaves, Vila Real 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 Chaves.
Nearest earthquakes from Chaves
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chaves, Vila Real. 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 Chaves.
When was the last earthquake in Chaves, Vila Real?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Chaves on the morning of December 19, 2024 at 11:37 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 142km north of Chaves at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chaves, Vila Real in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chaves, Vila Real?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Chaves 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 Chaves since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chaves, Vila Real?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chaves. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
