M1.9 Depth: 0.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais (Brazil)

UTC time: 2025-08-23 18:06:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2025 at 18:06 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais (Brazil). Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 18:06:35 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Source
usp
Coordinates
-19.53050, -44.21350

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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 (11.2 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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