Earthquakes in Brazil

Explore earthquakes recorded within Brazil. Latest events cover Aug 10, 2026 – Sep 8, 2026 UTC; annual statistics and the largest events cover Sep 9, 2025 – Sep 8, 2026 UTC.

Regional statistics

Statistics for the 365-day period Sep 9, 2025 – Sep 8, 2026 UTC.

Recorded events
42
Maximum magnitude
4.9
Average magnitude
3.08

Earthquake map for Brazil

Latest earthquakes

Up to 20 most recent events during the 30-day period Aug 10, 2026 – Sep 8, 2026 UTC.

  1. 3.70 Brazil, Mato Grosso Plateau, Tocantins details

Largest earthquakes

The 10 largest recorded events during the 365-day period Sep 9, 2025 – Sep 8, 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. 3.90 Brazil, Grande Sertão Veredas National Park, Bahia details
  7. 3.70 Brazil, Mato Grosso Plateau, Tocantins details
  8. 3.50 Brazil, Amazon basin, Pará 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 Sep 8, 2026.

Date Recorded events Maximum magnitude Events per day
2026 34 5.2 — Atlantic Ocean, Cape Verde 0.093

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