Earthquake news in Portugal

3.1 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale felt on Terceira Island

From Lisbon to Porto, more than 40 locations will light up in purple. Find out why

The initiative commemorates the victims of the 1755 earthquake and highlights the importance of being prepared for a seismic event

Seismic activity on São Miguel in an area where crises periodically occur

The IPMA reports that between October 20 and the present moment, “75 earthquakes have been recorded with epicentres located in the Hirondelle Trench area”.

Seismic activity on São Miguel occurs in an area that periodically experiences crises

Since 20 October, 75 earthquakes with epicentres in the Hirondelle Trough area have been recorded, four of which were felt.

Two earthquakes with magnitudes 4.3 and 4.0 felt today on the island of São Miguel

The earthquake was felt with a maximum intensity of III (Modified Mercalli Scale) in the municipalities of Ponta Delgada and Ribeira Grande.

2.7 magnitude earthquake felt on Terceira Island

The earthquake is part of the ongoing seismo-volcanic crisis on Terceira Island. In some regions, the tremor was felt with an intensity of IV, and in others with an intensity of III on the Modified Mercalli scale.

3.6 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale felt on the island of São Miguel

The event was recorded at 19:28 (20:28 in Lisbon) and its epicentre was approximately 38 kilometres west of Ginetes, in the municipality of Ponta Delgada.

New 3.6 magnitude earthquake felt in São Miguel

The epicentre was 38 km west of Ginetes, in Ponta Delgada. A week ago, a 5.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded at the same spot with no injuries or damage reported.

Light mag. 3.7 earthquake - Portugal: Azores-Cabo DE San Vicente on Sunday, Oct 25, 2026, at 10:36 am (GMT -1)

Volcano Discovery25 Oct

Mag. 3.1 earthquake - Portugal: Azores Islands Region on Saturday, Oct 24, 2026, at 10:20 pm (GMT -2) - just now

Volcano Discovery25 Oct

Magnitude 4.3 earthquake on the Richter scale felt on the islands of São Miguel and Terceira

The earthquake was felt with a maximum intensity of IV (Modified Mercalli scale) in the municipality of Ponta Delgada, on the island of São Miguel.

Funchal City Hall lights up in purple to commemorate the 1755 earthquake.

Madeira Island News Blog21 Oct

Nearly a hundred aftershocks recorded since Tuesday's earthquake in the Azores

A researcher told the Lusa agency that these are common events in a region like the Azores archipelago, where seismic activity is frequent.

3.2 magnitude earthquake felt in São Miguel

Earthquake recorded at 00:12 local time in the municipality of Ponta Delgada, west of Ginetes, following tremors of 5.2 and 3.4 magnitude felt on the island hours earlier.

3.2 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale felt on the island of São Miguel

A minor seismic event was registered and felt by residents on São Miguel island in the Azores.

Magnitude 3.2 earthquake on the Richter scale felt on the island of S%ao Miguel

The event was recorded at 00:12 local time (01:12 in Lisbon) and had its epicentre about 41 kilometres west of Ginetes.

5.2 magnitude earthquake felt in the Azores

The epicentre was located about 40 kilometres west of Ginetes, on the island of São Miguel

5.2 magnitude earthquake felt on São Miguel island

The earthquake was felt at 18:07 local time (19:07 in Lisbon) and had its epicentre about 40 kilometres west of Ginetes, in the municipality of Ponta Delgada, on the island of São Miguel.

The ground that moves, with geologist João Duarte

The conversation with João Duarte covers the cause of the 1755 earthquake, the idea that oceans do not last forever, and the hypothesis that a new subduction zone is forming southwest of Portugal.

Magnitude 4 earthquake felt in northern Portugal

A magnitude 4 seismic event was recorded and felt by residents in the northern region of Portugal.

TVI16 Oct

4.2 magnitude earthquake with epicentre in Spain felt in Northern Portugal

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake originating in Spain was felt across regions in Northern Portugal.

4.2 magnitude earthquake in Spain felt in Northern Portugal

A seismic event occurred in Spain with a magnitude of 4.2, which was perceptible in the northern region of Portugal.

Jornal de Notícias15 Oct

4.2 magnitude earthquake felt in Bragança

The tremor occurred at 8:34 pm and the epicentre was at a depth of 16 km.

4.2 magnitude earthquake in Spain. Possibly felt in Northern Portugal

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck Spain, with reports suggesting it was felt in the northern region of Portugal.

Notícias ao Minuto15 Oct

Magnitude 4.2 earthquake recorded in Bragança

According to the IPMA, the tremor was felt at 8:34 PM.

3.7 magnitude earthquake felt on the Azorean island of Santa Maria

The earthquake was recorded at 10:54 local time and had its epicentre about 20 kilometres northeast of Santa Bárbara

3.7 magnitude earthquake felt on the Azorean island of Santa Maria

The tremor was recorded at 10:54 local time (11:54 in Lisbon) and had its epicentre about 20 kilometres northeast of Santa Bárbara.

Earthquake with epicentre eight kilometres from Cadaval

The epicentre was located eight km east of Cadaval. IPMA guarantees there were no personal injuries or material damage.