| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.587, -20.346 |
| UTC time | 2026-09-17 06:48:41.815 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, September 17, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 06:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is São Mateus, about 2075.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -20.346 and latitude -22.587.
| Location | South Atlantic Ocean |
| Country | South Atlantic Ocean |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-09-17
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| São Mateus | 2075.9 km |
| Porto Seguro | 2077.3 km |
| Linhares | 2079.1 km |
| Vila Velha | 2080.1 km |
| Vitória | 2085.0 km |
| Serra | 2085.9 km |
| Aracruz | 2089.2 km |
| Guarapari | 2095.0 km |
| Viana | 2099.8 km |
| Itamaraju | 2099.9 km |
| Eunápolis | 2131.3 km |
| Colatina | 2132.5 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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