Latest earthquakes near São Luís, Maranhão today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in São Luís? If an earthquake is happening right now near São Luís, it will show up within minutes.
São Luís Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of São Luís, Maranhão in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of São Luís in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near São Luís 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 São Luís
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near São Luís occurred on Jan 3, 2017 09:43 local time (America/Fortaleza timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 99 kilometers (62 mi) south-southeast of São Luís, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near São Luís in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near São Luís, Maranhão 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 São Luís.
Nearest earthquakes from São Luís
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to São Luís, Maranhão. 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 São Luís.
When was the last earthquake in São Luís, Maranhão?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near São Luís on the morning of January 3, 2017 at 09:43 local time (America/Fortaleza). The center of this earthquake was located 99km south-southeast of São Luís at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near São Luís, Maranhão in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near São Luís, Maranhão?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near São Luís on the morning of January 3, 2017 at 09:43 local time (America/Fortaleza). The center of this earthquake was located 99km south-southeast of São Luís at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near São Luís since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near São Luís, Maranhão?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from São Luís. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
