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M2.9 Depth: 0.0 km

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

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

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

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

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

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