Latest earthquakes near Bolivia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Bolivia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 20, 2025 06:01
(La Paz)
M 3.6 191 km SW
from Tarija
Jan 19, 2025 18:31
(La Paz)
M 2.8 290 km WSW
from Oruro
Jan 18, 2025 09:20
(La Paz)
M 2.5 295 km WSW
from Potosí
Jan 17, 2025 22:19
(La Paz)
M 4.6 97 km W
from La Paz
Jan 17, 2025 16:39
(La Paz)
M 4.4 209 km WSW
from La Paz
Jan 17, 2025 16:17
(La Paz)
M 2.8 299 km WSW
from Oruro
Jan 17, 2025 06:57
(La Paz)
M 3.4 211 km W
from Tarija
Jan 16, 2025 23:12
(La Paz)
M 3.0 280 km SW
from Tarija
Jan 16, 2025 14:42
(La Paz)
M 3.4 259 km SW
from Tarija
Jan 16, 2025 11:41
(La Paz)
M 3.4 209 km W
from Tarija
Jan 16, 2025 06:48
(La Paz)
M 3.4 153 km S
from La Paz
Jan 14, 2025 16:40
(La Paz)
M 4.3 102 km NW
from Tarija
Jan 13, 2025 22:06
(La Paz)
M 2.6 257 km SW
from La Paz
Jan 13, 2025 21:27
(La Paz)
M 2.8 272 km SW
from La Paz
Jan 13, 2025 18:23
(La Paz)
M 4.5 293 km SW
from Potosí
Jan 13, 2025 18:10
(La Paz)
M 3.9 249 km SW
from Tarija
Jan 12, 2025 23:44
(La Paz)
M 3.1 257 km SW
from Tarija
Jan 12, 2025 21:06
(La Paz)
M 2.9 273 km SW
from Oruro
Jan 12, 2025 15:42
(La Paz)
M 3.0 274 km SSW
from La Paz
Jan 12, 2025 15:27
(La Paz)
M 3.5 298 km WSW
from Tarija
Jan 12, 2025 11:51
(La Paz)
M 4.4 229 km W
from Tarija
Jan 11, 2025 22:55
(La Paz)
M 3.1 288 km SW
from Tarija
Jan 11, 2025 02:41
(La Paz)
M 2.5 265 km SW
from Oruro
Jan 10, 2025 12:02
(La Paz)
M 3.0 246 km SW
from La Paz
Jan 9, 2025 22:16
(La Paz)
M 4.5 274 km SW
from Oruro

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Bolivia

Bolivia Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
176 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Jan 20, 2025 06:01

Average

A total of 1767 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 176 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Bolivia with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Bolivia (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1665 94.23%
Mag. 5 83 4.7%
Mag. 6 14 0.79%
Mag. 7 5 0.28%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Bolivia

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.6
On Nov 24, 2015 18:50.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.2
On Jun 8, 1994 20:33.

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 125 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Bolivia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 24, 2015 18:50
(La Paz)
M 7.6 268 km WNW
from Cobija
Nov 24, 2015 18:45
(La Paz)
M 7.6 244 km WNW
from Cobija
May 26, 2022 08:02
(La Paz)
M 7.2 290 km NW
from La Paz
Aug 24, 2018 05:04
(La Paz)
M 7.1 225 km W
from Cobija
Mar 1, 2019 04:50
(La Paz)
M 7.0 293 km NW
from La Paz
May 10, 2022 19:06
(La Paz)
M 6.8 294 km SW
from Tarija
Apr 2, 2018 09:40
(La Paz)
M 6.8 87 km SE
from Camiri
Feb 11, 2015 14:57
(La Paz)
M 6.7 267 km SW
from Tarija
Feb 21, 2017 10:09
(La Paz)
M 6.5 183 km SSW
from Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Mar 23, 2015 00:51
(La Paz)
M 6.4 233 km SSW
from La Paz

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bolivia on the morning of January 20, 2025 at 06:01 local time (America/La_Paz). The center of this earthquake was located 191km southwest of Tarija at a depth of 275km 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, 1767 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bolivia. This averages to 177 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.