Latest earthquakes near Salvador, Bahia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Salvador? If an earthquake is happening right now near Salvador, it will show up within minutes.
Salvador Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Salvador, Bahia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Salvador in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Salvador 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 | 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 Salvador
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Salvador occurred on Aug 30, 2020 07:44 local time (America/Bahia timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 115 kilometers (71 mi) west-southwest of Salvador, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Salvador in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Salvador, Bahia 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 Salvador.
Nearest earthquakes from Salvador
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Salvador, Bahia. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Salvador.
When was the last earthquake in Salvador, Bahia?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Salvador on the night of February 11, 2024 at 02:05 local time (America/Bahia). The center of this earthquake was located 116km west of Salvador at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Salvador, Bahia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Salvador, Bahia?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Salvador on the morning of August 30, 2020 at 07:44 local time (America/Bahia). The center of this earthquake was located 115km west-southwest of Salvador at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Salvador since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Salvador, Bahia?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Salvador. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
