Latest earthquakes near Brazil today

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List of latest earthquakes near Brazil.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 24, 2023 10:12
(Rio Branco)
M 4.0 219 km W
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Nov 7, 2023 06:05
(Rio Branco)
M 4.0 252 km WSW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Nov 5, 2023 01:35
(Bahia)
M 2.7 66 km NE
from Santa Maria da Vitória
Nov 2, 2023 07:01
(Rio Branco)
M 4.5 214 km WSW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Oct 25, 2023 22:18
(Recife)
M 2.6 20 km W
from Caruaru
Sep 22, 2023 05:14
(Rio Branco)
M 4.5 272 km S
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Sep 21, 2023 21:11
(Rio Branco)
M 4.9 230 km WSW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Sep 21, 2023 19:15
(Rio Branco)
M 4.2 195 km WSW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Sep 21, 2023 04:24
(Bahia)
M 3.2 83 km NNE
from Guanambi
Sep 17, 2023 12:45
(Recife)
M 2.7 99 km SE
from Petrolina
Sep 8, 2023 10:13
(Rio Branco)
M 4.4 201 km W
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Sep 2, 2023 06:11
(Rio Branco)
M 5.3 183 km WSW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Sep 2, 2023 04:00
(Rio Branco)
M 4.3 192 km WSW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Aug 31, 2023 10:07
(Recife)
M 2.5 93 km ESE
from Petrolina
Aug 24, 2023 11:07
(Sao Paulo)
M 3.0 297 km NNW
from Goiânia
Aug 15, 2023 13:42
(Sao Paulo)
M 2.9 11 km ESE
from Porangatu
Aug 12, 2023 09:36
(Rio Branco)
M 4.0 252 km SW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Aug 9, 2023 23:30
(Rio Branco)
M 4.4 185 km WSW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Jul 30, 2023 20:46
(Sao Paulo)
M 3.2 96 km NNW
from Divinópolis
Jul 27, 2023 18:14
(Rio Branco)
M 4.2 199 km W
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Jul 26, 2023 21:47
(Fortaleza)
M 2.7 76 km S
from Fortaleza
Jul 19, 2023 05:12
(Rio Branco)
M 5.0 185 km WSW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Jul 15, 2023 00:23
(Rio Branco)
M 4.3 202 km WSW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Jul 6, 2023 22:40
(Rio Branco)
M 4.3 188 km WSW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Jul 3, 2023 14:32
(Sao Paulo)
M 2.6 10 km ENE
from Londrina

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Brazil

Recent Brazil Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Brazil. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Brazil and elsewhere.

Brazil Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
29 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4
Nov 24, 2023 10:12

Average

A total of 296 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Brazil in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Brazil roughly every 12 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Brazil in 2021. A total of 49 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Brazil that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Brazil with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Brazil in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Brazil during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Brazil (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 275 92.91%
Mag. 5 18 6.08%
Mag. 6 3 1.01%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Brazil

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.8
On Jan 5, 2019 14:25.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.6
On Aug 19, 1961 00:09.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Brazil occurred on Jan 5, 2019 14:25 local time (America/Rio_Branco timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 90 kilometers (56 mi) west of Tarauacá, at a depth of 570 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Brazil in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Aug 19, 1961 00:09, 288 kilometers (179 mi) west of Tarauacá. It is the strongest earthquake near Brazil in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Brazil in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Brazil.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Brazil.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 5, 2019 14:25
(Rio Branco)
M 6.8 90 km W
from Tarauacá
Nov 26, 2015 00:45
(Rio Branco)
M 6.7 126 km SSW
from Tarauacá
Jun 7, 2022 19:55
(Rio Branco)
M 6.5 108 km SSW
from Tarauacá
Oct 2, 2021 07:52
(Rio Branco)
M 5.9 165 km SSW
from Tarauacá
Jan 31, 2021 15:05
(Boa Vista)
M 5.5 122 km E
from Boa Vista
Dec 22, 2022 08:13
(Rio Branco)
M 5.5 196 km WSW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Sep 2, 2023 06:11
(Rio Branco)
M 5.3 183 km WSW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
May 3, 2017 21:28
(Rio Branco)
M 5.3 213 km WSW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Nov 11, 2016 09:53
(Rio Branco)
M 5.2 229 km WSW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Nov 22, 2014 03:43
(Rio Branco)
M 5.1 247 km WSW
from Cruzeiro do Sul

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Brazil

Earthquakes by region of Brazil

Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Brazil.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Brazil.

When was the last earthquake in Brazil?

A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Brazil on the morning of November 24, 2023 at 10:12 local time (America/Rio_Branco). The center of this earthquake was located 219km west of Cruzeiro do Sul at a depth of 149km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Brazil in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Brazil?

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Brazil on the night of August 19, 1961 at 00:09 local time (America/Rio_Branco). The center of this earthquake was located 288km south of Tarauacá at a depth of 612km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Brazil since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Brazil?

In the past 10 years, 296 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Brazil. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.