Latest earthquakes near Boa Vista, Roraima today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Boa Vista? If an earthquake is happening right now near Boa Vista, it will show up within minutes.
Boa Vista Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Boa Vista, Roraima in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Boa Vista in 2021. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Boa Vista that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Boa Vista in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Boa Vista 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 | 13 | 92.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 7.14% |
| 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 Boa Vista
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Boa Vista occurred on Jan 31, 2021 15:05 local time (America/Boa_Vista timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 122 kilometers (76 mi) east of Boa Vista, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Boa Vista in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Boa Vista, Roraima 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 Boa Vista.
Nearest earthquakes from Boa Vista
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Boa Vista, Roraima. 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 Boa Vista.
When was the last earthquake in Boa Vista, Roraima?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Boa Vista on the evening of January 6, 2024 at 20:45 local time (America/Boa_Vista). The center of this earthquake was located 188km north-northwest of Boa Vista at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Boa Vista, Roraima in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Boa Vista, Roraima?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Boa Vista on the afternoon of January 31, 2021 at 15:05 local time (America/Boa_Vista). The center of this earthquake was located 122km east of Boa Vista at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Boa Vista since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Boa Vista, Roraima?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Boa Vista. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
