M4.2 earthquake - 135 km NNW of Castelo Branco, Portugal

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 135 km NNW of Castelo Branco, Portugal on 8 Jul 2023, 19:38 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.