Portugal and the Azores lie near the Africa–Eurasia plate boundary in the Atlantic. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Portugal - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Portugal, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Portugal - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
Latest earthquakes in Portugal
Show the full list of 13 recent earthquakes
- 3.7PORTUGAL2 days ago · 22/07/2026, 00:22:05 · 11 km deep
- 1.5PORTUGAL5 days ago · 19/07/2026, 07:12:20 · 18 km deep
- 2.8AZORES-CAPE ST. VINCENT RIDGE1 week ago · 17/07/2026, 01:30:04 · 10 km deep
- 2.1AZORES-CAPE ST. VINCENT RIDGE1 week ago · 16/07/2026, 21:27:49 · 10 km deep
- 1.8PORTUGAL2 weeks ago · 10/07/2026, 05:06:44 · 4 km deep
- 2.7AZORES-CAPE ST. VINCENT RIDGE2 weeks ago · 09/07/2026, 18:12:34 · 28 km deep
- 2.0PORTUGAL2 weeks ago · 08/07/2026, 01:49:38 · 2 km deep
- 3.0PORTUGAL2 weeks ago · 05/07/2026, 04:27:22 · 10 km deep
- 2.1PORTUGAL2 weeks ago · 04/07/2026, 20:10:45 · 0 km deep
- 2.3PORTUGAL2 weeks ago · 04/07/2026, 07:24:15 · 2 km deep
- 3.1AZORES-CAPE ST. VINCENT RIDGE3 weeks ago · 02/07/2026, 23:16:11 · 33 km deep
- 4.082 km WSW of Sagres, Portugal3 weeks ago · 28/06/2026, 06:59:39 · 10 km deep
- 2.9AZORES-CAPE ST. VINCENT RIDGE4 weeks ago · 25/06/2026, 00:56:56 · 0 km deep
Did people in Portugal feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Portugal in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Earthquakes in Portugal: in the news

Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes tourist region of Portugal
A moderate earthquake struck a popular tourist region in Portugal, highlighting seismic risks in the area.
News intelligence by PagePod, matched to recent seismic activity in this area. QuakeMate is not responsible for external content.
Earthquakes in Portugal: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Portugal today?
No earthquakes have been recorded in or near Portugal in the last 24 hours in the QuakeMate feed. Activity can begin at any time - the map above updates automatically and the app sends instant alerts.
How many earthquakes were there in Portugal yesterday?
No earthquakes were recorded in or near Portugal in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Portugal this week (last 7 days)?
2 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Portugal in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Portugal in the last 30 days?
13 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Portugal in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 3.7.
Are there earthquakes in Portugal?
Yes. Portugal is seismically active - 13 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Portugal in the last 30 days. Portugal and the Azores lie near the Africa–Eurasia plate boundary in the Atlantic.
What was the most recent earthquake in Portugal?
The most recent earthquake in Portugal was a magnitude 3.7 event near PORTUGAL at a depth of 11 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Portugal?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Portugal feed was magnitude 3.7, located near PORTUGAL.
Is Portugal in an earthquake zone?
Portugal and the Azores lie near the Africa–Eurasia plate boundary in the Atlantic.
How many earthquakes does Portugal get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Portugal's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 13 earthquakes in the last 30 days alone. Portugal and the Azores lie near the Africa–Eurasia plate boundary in the Atlantic. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for Portugal?
Major undersea earthquakes near Portugal can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/portugal for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for Portugal.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Portugal?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Portugal, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in Portugal?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Portugal: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Portugal?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Portugal on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
Has there been a big earthquake in Portugal recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Portugal was magnitude 3.7 near PORTUGAL. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.
More on how earthquakes work? Read the earthquake Q&A →
Get earthquake alerts for Portugal
QuakeMate sends real-time alerts the moment an earthquake strikes near you - free on iOS, with community “Did You Feel It” reports.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.