Latest earthquakes near Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rio Grande do Sul? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rio Grande do Sul (also known as Río Grande del Sur), it will show up within minutes.
Rio Grande do Sul Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rio Grande do Sul in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Rio Grande do Sul 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 Rio Grande do Sul
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rio Grande do Sul occurred on Jul 31, 2026 17:37 local time (America/Sao_Paulo timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 237 kilometers (147 mi) north-west of Santo Ângelo, at a depth of 159 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rio Grande do Sul in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rio Grande do Sul, 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 Rio Grande do Sul.
Earthquakes by city in Rio Grande do Sul
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
- Alvorada
- Cachoeirinha
- Canoas
- Caxias do Sul
- Gravataí
- Guaíba
- Novo Hamburgo
- Pelotas
- Porto Alegre
- Rio Grande
- Santa Cruz do Sul
- Santo Ângelo
- Sapucaia
- São Leopoldo
- Uruguaiana
- Viamão
Use this regional Rio Grande do Sul earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bagé, Erechim, Bento Gonçalves, Santana do Livramento, Alegrete, Esteio, Sapiranga, Cachoeira do Sul, Ijuí, Lajeado, Cruz Alta, São Borja, Carazinho, Santa Rosa, Farroupilha, Vacaria, São Gabriel, Montenegro, Camaquã, Parobé and Taquara.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Rio Grande do Sul.
When was the last earthquake in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Rio Grande do Sul on the afternoon of July 31, 2026 at 17:37 local time (America/Sao_Paulo). The center of this earthquake was located 237km northwest of Santo Ângelo at a depth of 159km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Rio Grande do Sul on the afternoon of July 31, 2026 at 17:37 local time (America/Sao_Paulo). The center of this earthquake was located 237km northwest of Santo Ângelo at a depth of 159km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rio Grande do Sul since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rio Grande do Sul. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
