Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 0.0 km
- Source
- USP
Bahia · Jacobina
Country overviewBrazil · Bahia
M1.6 Earthquake near Jacobina, Bahia (Brazil)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Jacobina, Bahia (Brazil) on August 2, 2025 at 01:01 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by USP.
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Depth profile
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.
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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