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M2.9 Earthquake near Curvelo, Minas Gerais (Brazil)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 08:14:42 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On July 31, 2026 at 08:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Curvelo, Minas Gerais (Brazil). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
06c7fcf9a395e6f745979aa7683b5738734972e2
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 08:14:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Brazil
State
Minas Gerais
City
Curvelo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.86490, -44.76270
Temperature
20.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (11.1 km)
Regional average: 11.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 15 Catalogue entries

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