Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 0.3 km
- Source
- USP
Minas Gerais · Frutal
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M2.7 Earthquake near Frutal, Minas Gerais (Brazil)
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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
ID
08573a69b009055b85ac2351e3f3c889008ffdae
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
0.3 km
UTC time
2025-02-01 17:25:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
usp
Coordinates
-20.05006,
-48.74478
Depth profile
Shallow
0.3 km
0.3 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.
Depth classes per USGS
Brazil
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 15 Catalogue entries
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