Earthquakes in Brazil
No events have been recorded in Brazil in the past 30 days, of which 5 reached magnitude 4 or above, the point at which shaking becomes widely noticeable.
5 earthquakes have been recorded in Brazil in our catalogue, 0 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 4.5 and the average focal depth 105 km. 5 events reached magnitude 4 or above and 1 reached magnitude 5 or above.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Brazil in this period was a magnitude 5.0 event near Tarauacá, Brazil on 03 August 2025, at a depth of 487 km. A magnitude 5.0 earthquake radiates roughly 477 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Parauapebas (2), Tarauacá (1), Mâncio Lima (1), Poconé (1).
80% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 20% deep-focus (over 300 km). That proportion of deep-focus events is the signature of a subduction zone: only a cold slab descending into the mantle stays brittle enough to rupture at those depths.
The deepest event on record here was a magnitude 5.0 earthquake at 487 km beneath Tarauacá, Brazil on 03 August 2025.
By band, the catalogue holds 4 in the magnitude 4 range, 1 in the magnitude 5 range.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Brazil
5 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | Mâncio Lima, Brazil | 10.0 | Brazil | View details View | |
| 5.0 | Tarauacá, Brazil | 486.7 | Brazil | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Parauapebas, Brazil | 6.4 | Brazil | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Parauapebas, Brazil | 10.0 | Brazil | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Poconé, Brazil | 10.0 | Brazil | View details View |
Strongest recorded earthquakes in Brazil
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | Tarauacá, Brazil | 486.7 | Brazil | View details View | |
| 4.7 | Parauapebas, Brazil | 10.0 | Brazil | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Mâncio Lima, Brazil | 10.0 | Brazil | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Parauapebas, Brazil | 6.4 | Brazil | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Poconé, Brazil | 10.0 | Brazil | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Brazil?
5 earthquakes are recorded in Brazil in our catalogue, including 0 in the past 30 days and 5 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Brazil?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 5.0 event near Tarauacá, Brazil on 03 August 2025.
Is Brazil at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for Brazil shows 5 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in Brazil by month
Event counts for Brazil reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.