Azores Islands, PortugalSep 8, 2026, 16:41
Nearby significant earthquake28 km from Ponta Delgada-4.5 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Portugal
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Portugal.
Updated: 20:04
Recent earthquakes that may have affected Portugal
Portugal Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours0
Past 7 Days0
Past 30 Days0
Past 365 Days5
Filtered Statistics
Total Events
5
3.0
Largest Magnitude
Azores Islands region
Significant
0
2.5
Most Recent14 HR AGO
Azores Islands region
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 5Intermediate-focus 0Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
5 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in Portugal.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in Portugal
How often does Portugal have earthquakes?
Seismic activity in Portugal depends on its geological setting. Countries near plate boundaries usually experience more frequent earthquakes, while stable interiors often see fewer events.
Have there been significant earthquakes in Portugal recently?
Use the significant filter to show recent earthquakes in Portugal with a USGS significance score above 600.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Portugal?
The report and list above help you spot the strongest recent earthquake quickly. You can also switch to a custom date range to search deeper into the historical record for Portugal.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
Our wider archive reaches back to 1900. To keep the interface responsive, the event list is capped at the 2000 most recent or most relevant matches.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Sep 8, 2026, 20:04 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0. CC BY 4.0
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies. CC BY 4.0
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