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M2.7 Depth: 0.3 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Frutal, Minas Gerais (Brazil)

UTC time: 2025-02-01 17:25:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 1, 2025 at 17:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Frutal, Minas Gerais (Brazil). With a focal depth of about 0 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
0.3 km
UTC time
2025-02-01 17:25:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Brazil
State
Minas Gerais
City
Frutal
Source
usp
Coordinates
-20.05006, -48.74478

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.3 km
Shallow
0.3 km
0.3 km — shallower than the regional average (11.2 km)
Regional average: 11.2 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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