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Brazil – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes this month
1
Latest UTC: 2026-07-15 12:57:20
Strongest
M6.0
Manicoré
Country rank
#83
11 quakes in 2026 · out of 83 countries
Averages
M2.33 · 11 km
 

Overview – Brazil

The latest recorded earthquake in Brazil was on 2026-07-15 at 12:57 UTC in Minas Gerais with magnitude M2.3.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Minas Gerais (3), followed by Amazonas (2).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Brazil reached magnitude M6.0 on 2026-02-22.

All-time events
240
Strongest
M6.0
Latest (UTC)
2026-07-15 12:57:20 UTC

Strongest – Brazil

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M6.0 Manicoré
UTC: 2026-02-22 17:24:17 UTC · Depth: 10 km

Map – Brazil

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Brazil.

Recent earthquakes – Brazil

Showing the latest 2 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M2.3 Depth: 0 km
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Minas Gerais · Paraopeba

Time (UTC) 2026-07-15 12:57:20 UTC
Coordinates -19.297, -44.277
Source usp

Aracai/MG

M2.8 Depth: 0 km
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Mato Grosso · Lambari d'Oeste

Time (UTC) 2026-06-30 22:32:18 UTC
Coordinates -15.687, -57.739
Source emsc

MATO GROSSO, BRAZIL

Charts – Brazil

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-08
18
2025-09
10
2025-10
0
2025-11
6
2025-12
0
2026-01
1
2026-02
4
2026-03
0
2026-04
0
2026-05
3
2026-06
2
2026-07
1

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
1
1-2
18
2-3
29
3-4
1
4-5
6
5-6
6
6-7
1
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
58
70-300
0
300-700
3

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Brazil

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Minas Gerais
    Events: 100
  2. Mato Grosso
    Events: 32
  3. Bahia
    Events: 30
  4. Ceará
    Events: 10
  5. Mato Grosso do Sul
    Events: 10

FAQ – Brazil

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Brazil?
The newest entry in our database for Brazil is dated 2026-07-15 12:57:20 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Brazil?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Brazil reached magnitude M6.0.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Brazil?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 240 recorded earthquakes for Brazil (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Brazil?
Across all recorded events in Brazil, the average magnitude is M2.33 and the average depth is 11 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Brazil to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Regions · Brazil

Significant historical earthquakes – Brazil

with casualties or damage

  1. 1986 Joao Camara, Natal M4.8 1 deaths 5 M USD
  2. 1922 Sao Paulo M5.1 1 deaths
  3. 2007 Minas Gerais M4.6 1 deaths
  4. 1968 Pereiro M4.6 1 deaths
  5. 1963 Acre M7.6
  6. 1980 Pacajus M5.2
  7. 2008 Sobral M4.3
  8. 1919 Reconcavo M4.2 tsunami

Country history – Brazil

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