An earthquake was felt in the Brazilian states of Amazonas, Pará, Roraima, and Amapá, causing apprehension among residents. In several locations, buildings were evacuated as a precaution after residents felt the vibrations.
The seismic event was recorded across a large area of the Amazon region and caused tension, especially in tall buildings. Local authorities are monitoring the situation and, at this time, there have been no reports of casualties or serious damage.
The tremors were distinctly felt in numerous cities across the four states involved, a relatively rare event for Brazil, a country generally considered to have low seismic activity compared to other areas of the South American continent.