Latest earthquakes near Viseu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Viseu, Portugal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Viseu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Viseu, it will show up within minutes.
Viseu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Viseu in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Viseu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Viseu 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 | 8 | 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 Viseu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Viseu occurred on Sep 4, 2018 07:12 local time (Europe/Lisbon timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 229 kilometers (142 mi) west-southwest of Viseu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Viseu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Apr 23, 1909 17:02, 232 kilometers (144 mi) west-southwest of Viseu. It is the strongest earthquake near Viseu 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 Viseu 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 Viseu.
Nearest earthquakes from Viseu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Viseu. 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 Viseu.
When was the last earthquake in Viseu?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Viseu on the evening of May 16, 2024 at 19:49 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 266km south-southwest of Viseu at a depth of 16km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Viseu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Viseu?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Viseu on the afternoon of April 23, 1909 at 17:02 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 232km south-southwest of Viseu at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Viseu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Viseu?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Viseu. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
