Latest earthquakes near Brazil today

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List of latest earthquakes near Brazil.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 2, 2024 04:21
(Rio Branco)
M 4.0 45 km NNW
from Tarauacá
Sep 25, 2024 01:13
(Sao Paulo)
M 3.1 63 km ENE
from Porangatu
Sep 15, 2024 06:29
(Rio Branco)
M 4.4 256 km WSW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Sep 3, 2024 17:54
(Sao Paulo)
M 2.9 37 km NNE
from Marília
Sep 1, 2024 16:21
(Rio Branco)
M 4.0 203 km WNW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Aug 30, 2024 03:14
(Sao Paulo)
M 2.6 88 km NW
from Sete Lagoas
Aug 26, 2024 22:24
(Rio Branco)
M 4.4 197 km WNW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Aug 26, 2024 20:37
(Campo Grande)
M 3.0 262 km NW
from Campo Grande
Aug 17, 2024 23:10
(Rio Branco)
M 4.4 251 km WSW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Aug 14, 2024 16:03
(Porto Velho)
M 2.9 202 km NE
from Vilhena
Aug 13, 2024 16:14
(Fortaleza)
M 2.6 72 km SE
from Teresina
Aug 11, 2024 03:11
(Rio Branco)
M 4.0 230 km W
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Aug 5, 2024 11:44
(Sao Paulo)
M 3.5 97 km WSW
from Uberaba
Aug 3, 2024 03:29
(Boa Vista)
M 4.4 132 km ESE
from Boa Vista
Aug 3, 2024 04:03
(Sao Paulo)
M 2.6 78 km WSW
from Divinópolis
Jul 28, 2024 15:34
(Cuiaba)
M 2.6 227 km WSW
from Sinop
Jul 27, 2024 20:02
(Sao Paulo)
M 3.3 99 km WSW
from Uberaba
Jul 24, 2024 17:16
(Recife)
M 3.5 92 km SE
from Petrolina
Jul 18, 2024 18:56
(Sao Paulo)
M 3.1 64 km S
from Belo Horizonte
Jul 10, 2024 21:55
(Rio Branco)
M 4.8 245 km WSW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Jul 5, 2024 00:51
(Sao Paulo)
M 2.1 33 km NNE
from Guarulhos
Jul 1, 2024 22:46
(Rio Branco)
M 4.5 277 km WSW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Jun 30, 2024 15:47
(Rio Branco)
M 4.6 225 km WSW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Jun 30, 2024 00:55
(Sao Paulo)
M 2.6 64 km ENE
from Salinas
Jun 29, 2024 06:54
(Cuiaba)
M 2.8 95 km W
from Cuiabá

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Brazil

Brazil Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
32 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4
Oct 2, 2024 04:21

Average

A total of 321 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 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Brazil roughly every 11 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. 4 296 92.21%
Mag. 5 20 6.23%
Mag. 6 5 1.56%
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 124 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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Historic M6+ since 1900
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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
Jan 20, 2024 16:31
(Rio Branco)
M 6.6 139 km ENE
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Jan 28, 2024 04:38
(Rio Branco)
M 6.5 70 km W
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
Dec 22, 2022 08:13
(Rio Branco)
M 5.5 196 km WSW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Jan 31, 2021 15:05
(Boa Vista)
M 5.5 122 km E
from Boa Vista
May 3, 2017 21:28
(Rio Branco)
M 5.3 213 km WSW
from Cruzeiro do Sul
Sep 2, 2023 06:11
(Rio Branco)
M 5.3 183 km WSW
from Cruzeiro do Sul

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Brazil

Earthquakes by region of Brazil

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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 night of October 2, 2024 at 04:21 local time (America/Rio_Branco). The center of this earthquake was located 45km north-northwest of Tarauacá at a depth of 171km 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, 321 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Brazil. This averages to 32 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.