Latest earthquakes near Acre, Brazil today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Acre, Brazil, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Acre? If an earthquake is happening right now near Acre, it will show up within minutes.
Acre Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 299 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Acre, 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 Acre roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Acre in 2016. A total of 39 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Acre that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Acre in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Acre 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 275 | 91.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 6.35% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 1.67% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Acre
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Acre 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 Acre 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 Acre 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 Acre, 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 Acre.
Earthquakes by city in Acre
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Acre, Brazil.
Use this regional Acre earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sena Madureira.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Acre.
When was the last earthquake in Acre, Brazil?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Acre on the evening of October 14, 2024 at 23:03 local time (America/Rio_Branco). The center of this earthquake was located 239km southwest of Cruzeiro do Sul at a depth of 151km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Acre, Brazil in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Acre, Brazil?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Acre 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 Acre since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Acre, Brazil?
In the past 10 years, 299 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Acre. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
