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M2.1 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Curaçá, Bahia (Brazil)

UTC time: 2025-05-09 06:01:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2025 at 06:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Curaçá, Bahia (Brazil). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-09 06:01:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Brazil
State
Bahia
City
Curaçá
County
Poço de Fora
Source
usp
Coordinates
-9.69256, -39.84973

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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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