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M3.2 Earthquake near Frutal, Minas Gerais (Brazil)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 20:09:50 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On January 31, 2026 at 20:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Frutal, Minas Gerais (Brazil). Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USP.

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 (11.1 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.

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 8 Catalogue entries

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