Earthquakes in Brazil

Explore earthquakes recorded within Brazil. Latest events cover Sep 24, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026 UTC; annual statistics and the largest events cover Oct 24, 2025 – Oct 23, 2026 UTC.

Regional statistics

Statistics for the 365-day period Oct 24, 2025 – Oct 23, 2026 UTC.

Recorded events
38
Maximum magnitude
4.9
Average magnitude
3.1

Earthquake map for Brazil

Latest earthquakes

Up to 20 most recent events during the 30-day period Sep 24, 2026 – Oct 23, 2026 UTC.

  1. 3.40 Brazil, Brazilian Highlands, São Paulo details

Largest earthquakes

The 10 largest recorded events during the 365-day period Oct 24, 2025 – Oct 23, 2026 UTC.

  1. 4.90 Brazil, Amazon basin, Amazonas details
  2. 4.60 Brazil, Selva, Acre details
  3. 4.40 Brazil, Selva, Amazonas details
  4. 4.30 Brazil, Selva, Amazonas details
  5. 3.90 Brazil, Brazilian Highlands, Minas Gerais details
  6. 3.70 Brazil, Mato Grosso Plateau, Tocantins details
  7. 3.50 Brazil, Amazon basin, Pará details
  8. 3.40 Brazil, Brazilian Highlands, São Paulo details
  9. 3.30 Brazil, Serra Dourada, Tocantins details
  10. 3.20 Brazil, Mato Grosso Plateau, Mato Grosso details

Statistics for the last 5 years

Complete years use 365 or 366 days. For 2,026, the average uses 365 days through Oct 23, 2026.

Date Recorded events Maximum magnitude Events per day
2026 36 5.2 — Atlantic Ocean, Cape Verde 0.099

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