Latest earthquakes near Bolivia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Bolivia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bolivia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bolivia, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bolivia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bolivia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bolivia and elsewhere.
Sep 5, 2024 06:38AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning 128km from Oruro in Bolivia.
Aug 21, 2024 02:55AM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake hit 283km from Salta in Argentina on Wednesday Night.
Jul 18, 2024 09:50PM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening 134km from Calama in Chile.
Jun 28, 2024 01:36AM
On Friday Night an Unusually powerful M7.2 Earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean near Minas de Marcona (Peru).
Bolivia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1756 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bolivia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 175 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bolivia roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bolivia in 2021. A total of 194 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bolivia that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bolivia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Bolivia during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1654 | 94.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 83 | 4.73% |
| Mag. 6 | 14 | 0.8% |
| Mag. 7 | 5 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bolivia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bolivia occurred on Nov 24, 2015 18:50 local time (America/La_Paz timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) west-northwest of Cobija, at a depth of 621 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bolivia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 8, 1994 20:33, 142 kilometers (88 mi) west-northwest of San Borja. It is the strongest earthquake near Bolivia in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bolivia in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Bolivia.
Earthquakes by region of Bolivia
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bolivia.
When was the last earthquake in Bolivia?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Bolivia on the afternoon of September 18, 2024 at 13:22 local time (America/La_Paz). The center of this earthquake was located 274km west-southwest of Potosí at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bolivia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bolivia?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bolivia on the evening of June 8, 1994 at 20:33 local time (America/La_Paz). The center of this earthquake was located 142km northwest of San Borja at a depth of 631km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bolivia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bolivia?
In the past 10 years, 1756 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bolivia. This averages to 176 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
