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List of latest earthquakes near Amapá.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 14, 2021 15:42
(Belem)
M 4.3 140 km SSE
from Macapá

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Amapá

Amapá Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.3
May 14, 2021 15:42

Average

A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Amapá, Brazil in the past 10 years.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Amapá in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Amapá 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 Amapá (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1 100.0%
Mag. 5 0 0.0%
Mag. 6 0 0.0%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Amapá

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.3
On May 14, 2021 15:42.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 4.3
On May 14, 2021 15:42.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Amapá occurred on May 14, 2021 15:42 local time (America/Belem timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 140 kilometers (87 mi) south-southeast of Macapá, at a depth of 2 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Amapá in the list below.

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Amapá, 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 Amapá.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Amapá.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 14, 2021 15:42
(Belem)
M 4.3 140 km SSE
from Macapá

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Amapá

Earthquakes by city in Amapá

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Amapá, Brazil.

Use this regional Amapá earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Santana.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Amapá, Brazil?

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Amapá on the afternoon of May 14, 2021 at 15:42 local time (America/Belem). The center of this earthquake was located 140km south-southeast of Macapá at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Amapá, Brazil in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Amapá, Brazil?

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Amapá on the afternoon of May 14, 2021 at 15:42 local time (America/Belem). The center of this earthquake was located 140km south-southeast of Macapá at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Amapá since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Amapá, Brazil?

In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Amapá. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.