Latest earthquakes near Teresina, Piauí today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Teresina, Piauí, Brazil, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Teresina? If an earthquake is happening right now near Teresina, it will show up within minutes.
Teresina Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Teresina, Piauí in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Teresina in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Teresina 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 Teresina
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Teresina 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 Teresina in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Teresina, Piauí 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 Teresina.
Nearest earthquakes from Teresina
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Teresina, Piauí. 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 Teresina.
When was the last earthquake in Teresina, Piauí?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Teresina 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 Teresina, Piauí in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Teresina, Piauí?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Teresina 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 Teresina since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Teresina, Piauí?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Teresina. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
