Over the past two months of 2026, the world experienced a series of large-magnitude earthquakes. Tremors above 7 were recorded in Venezuela, Mexico, Colombia, and Indonesia. On August 20, a seismic movement of 6.7 hit Peru, and in the early morning of August 24, two tremors of 5.0 and 4.5 were felt in Costa Rica.
The repetition of images of affected buildings, people evacuating, and scenes of distress can activate the brain's alarm response, even in people who are completely safe and thousands of kilometers from the epicenter, as is the case with Brazil.
According to the article, earthquake anxiety is a phenomenon that affects many people. The uncertainty about when and where an earthquake will occur can make the brain perceive a threat, even when there is no real danger at the moment.
The psychologist mentioned in the article offers advice for dealing with this feeling of anxiety related to earthquakes, helping people manage their fear when hearing news about seismic disasters around the world.
