Latest earthquakes near Amazonas, Brazil today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Amazonas, Brazil, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Amazonas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Amazonas, it will show up within minutes.
Amazonas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Amazonas, Brazil in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Amazonas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Amazonas 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 | 12 | 80.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 20.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Amazonas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Amazonas occurred on Jan 5, 2019 14:25 local time (America/Eirunepe timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 251 kilometers (156 mi) south-west of Eirunepé, at a depth of 570 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Amazonas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on May 5, 1989 13:28, 245 kilometers (152 mi) south-west of Eirunepé. It is the strongest earthquake near Amazonas 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 Amazonas, 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 Amazonas.
Earthquakes by city in Amazonas
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Amazonas, Brazil.
Use this regional Amazonas earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Manacapuru, Tabatinga, Rio Preto da Eva and Maués.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Amazonas.
When was the last earthquake in Amazonas, Brazil?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Amazonas on the morning of March 27, 2024 at 09:16 local time (America/Eirunepe). The center of this earthquake was located 389km southwest of Eirunepé at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Amazonas, Brazil in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Amazonas, Brazil?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Amazonas on the afternoon of May 5, 1989 at 13:28 local time (America/Eirunepe). The center of this earthquake was located 245km southwest of Eirunepé at a depth of 593km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Amazonas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Amazonas, Brazil?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Amazonas. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
