Latest earthquakes near Bolivia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Bolivia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 28, 2023 10:50
(La Paz)
M 2.8 280 km WSW
from Oruro
Nov 27, 2023 11:11
(La Paz)
M 3.1 251 km SW
from Oruro
Nov 27, 2023 04:55
(La Paz)
M 3.5 277 km WSW
from Oruro
Nov 26, 2023 22:44
(La Paz)
M 3.1 283 km SW
from Tarija
Nov 26, 2023 21:19
(La Paz)
M 3.1 221 km SW
from Tarija
Nov 26, 2023 20:52
(La Paz)
M 3.3 276 km WSW
from Potosí
Nov 26, 2023 17:32
(La Paz)
M 4.1 208 km SW
from Tarija
Nov 26, 2023 16:44
(La Paz)
M 5.0 365 km SW
from Tarija
Nov 26, 2023 05:46
(La Paz)
M 3.5 221 km W
from Tarija
Nov 25, 2023 22:58
(La Paz)
M 3.6 243 km SW
from Tarija
Nov 25, 2023 14:51
(La Paz)
M 4.0 290 km SW
from Potosí
Nov 25, 2023 14:03
(La Paz)
M 3.9 261 km SW
from Potosí
Nov 25, 2023 08:56
(La Paz)
M 4.5 255 km SW
from La Paz
Nov 25, 2023 05:14
(La Paz)
M 3.0 191 km WSW
from Tarija
Nov 24, 2023 22:34
(La Paz)
M 2.6 257 km WSW
from Oruro
Nov 24, 2023 20:12
(La Paz)
M 4.3 200 km SW
from Tarija
Nov 24, 2023 13:19
(La Paz)
M 3.6 289 km W
from Tarija
Nov 24, 2023 07:32
(La Paz)
M 3.5 298 km SW
from Tarija
Nov 23, 2023 15:29
(La Paz)
M 3.1 264 km SW
from La Paz
Nov 23, 2023 11:37
(La Paz)
M 5.2 392 km W
from Tarija
Nov 22, 2023 18:22
(La Paz)
M 4.1 243 km SW
from Potosí
Nov 22, 2023 09:30
(La Paz)
M 3.4 232 km WSW
from Tarija
Nov 22, 2023 09:18
(La Paz)
M 3.4 277 km WSW
from Oruro
Nov 21, 2023 06:05
(La Paz)
M 4.4 118 km S
from Oruro
Nov 20, 2023 09:51
(La Paz)
M 3.1 296 km S
from Tarija

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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.

Bolivia Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
174 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.8
Nov 28, 2023 10:50

Average

A total of 1741 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 174 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 1644 94.43%
Mag. 5 78 4.48%
Mag. 6 14 0.8%
Mag. 7 5 0.29%
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 18:45.
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 18:45 local time (America/La_Paz timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.6 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) west-northwest of Cobija, at a depth of 606 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 123 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 18:45
(La Paz)
M 7.6 244 km WNW
from Cobija
Nov 24, 2015 18:50
(La Paz)
M 7.6 268 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

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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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bolivia on the morning of November 28, 2023 at 10:50 local time (America/La_Paz). The center of this earthquake was located 280km west-southwest of Oruro at a depth of 119km 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, 1741 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bolivia. This averages to 174 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.