Active tsunami warnings
All clear - no active tsunami warning for Brazil
We monitor GDACS and the US National Weather Service continuously and will show any new alert here the moment it is issued. Get instant tsunami alerts with the QuakeMate app.
Brazil faces the Pacific and/or Atlantic-Caribbean, where offshore megathrust earthquakes can trigger tsunamis. It is monitored by the US/Pacific tsunami warning centers. The strongest recent earthquake near Brazil was M 4.5 near PERU-BRAZIL BORDER REGION.
Use this page to check whether there is a tsunami warning in Brazil today, see the current tsunami risk and recent offshore earthquakes, and understand what to do if a warning is issued. For instant tsunami and earthquake alerts in Brazil the moment they happen, the free QuakeMate tsunami & earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications.
Tsunami alert levels
Dangerous coastal flooding and powerful currents likely. Move to high ground or inland now.
A tsunami is possible. Stay alert and be ready to act.
Strong currents or waves dangerous near the water. Stay away from the coast.
Tsunamis in Brazil: FAQ
Is there a tsunami warning in Brazil right now?
There is no active tsunami warning being tracked for Brazil right now. This page updates automatically from GDACS and the US NWS.
Can earthquakes near Brazil cause a tsunami?
Brazil faces the Pacific and/or Atlantic-Caribbean, where offshore megathrust earthquakes can trigger tsunamis. It is monitored by the US/Pacific tsunami warning centers. Large, shallow offshore earthquakes (roughly M7+) are the main tsunami trigger.
Has there been a tsunami in Brazil?
Brazil faces the Pacific and/or Atlantic-Caribbean, where offshore megathrust earthquakes can trigger tsunamis. It is monitored by the US/Pacific tsunami warning centers. Historically, tsunamis have affected this region after major offshore earthquakes. This page tracks the live alert status and recent offshore quakes so you can see current tsunami risk for Brazil.
What should I do during a tsunami warning in Brazil?
If a tsunami warning is issued for Brazil, move immediately to high ground or far inland, away from the coast, rivers and harbours, and follow official local guidance - do not wait to see the wave. The QuakeMate app can alert you the moment a warning is issued near you.
Where do tsunami warnings for Brazil come from?
QuakeMate aggregates the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the US National Tsunami Warning Center, and the global GDACS system. Local agencies issue the official guidance.
Is there a tsunami alert app for Brazil?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time tsunami warnings and major-earthquake alerts for Brazil, with a live map of offshore activity. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
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Tsunami & earthquake alerts for Brazil
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