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M2.0 Depth: 0.1 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Caruaru, Pernambuco (Brazil)

UTC time: 2025-01-28 18:44:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 28, 2025 at 18:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Caruaru, Pernambuco (Brazil). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 0 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
0.1 km
UTC time
2025-01-28 18:44:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Brazil
State
Pernambuco
City
Caruaru
Source
usp
Coordinates
-8.32743, -35.94753

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0.1 km
Shallow
0.1 km
0.1 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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