Latest earthquakes near Piauí, Brazil today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Piauí, Brazil, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Piauí? If an earthquake is happening right now near Piauí, it will show up within minutes.
Piauí Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Piauí, Brazil in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Piauí in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Piauí 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 | 2 | 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 Piauí
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Piauí occurred on Jan 3, 2017 09:43 local time (America/Fortaleza timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 232 kilometers (144 mi) north-west of Teresina, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Piauí in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Piauí, 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 Piauí.
Earthquakes by city in Piauí
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Piauí, Brazil.
Use this regional Piauí earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Piripiri, Campo Maior, Altos, Pedro II, Barras, José de Freitas, Oeiras, Esperantina, Piracuruca, Ipueiras, Valença do Piauí, União and Demerval Lobão.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Piauí.
When was the last earthquake in Piauí, Brazil?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Piauí on the afternoon of August 13, 2024 at 16:14 local time (America/Fortaleza). The center of this earthquake was located 72km south-east of Teresina at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Piauí, Brazil in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Piauí, Brazil?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Piauí on the morning of January 3, 2017 at 09:43 local time (America/Fortaleza). The center of this earthquake was located 232km northwest of Teresina at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Piauí since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Piauí, Brazil?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Piauí. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
