Earthquakes in Portugal — July 2026
2 earthquakes were recorded in Portugal during July 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 8 km.
The month's largest event in Portugal was a magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal on 21 July 2026 at 13:13 UTC. A magnitude 5.3 earthquake radiates roughly 1,344 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is well above the Portugal monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover — an unusually active month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
The month's largest events were M5.3 near Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal on 21 July at 7 km; M4.5 near Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal on 11 July at 10 km.
That is 33% above the 2 events Portugal averages per month across the 10 months on record.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Portugal in our entire catalogue.
Largest earthquakes in Portugal, July 2026
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal | 6.7 | Portugal | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal | 10.0 | Portugal | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Portugal in July 2026?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Portugal during July 2026, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Portugal in July 2026?
A magnitude 5.3 event near Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal on 21 July 2026.
Other months in Portugal
Magnitudes for July 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.