Latest earthquakes near Chuquisaca, Bolivia today
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Recent Chuquisaca Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Chuquisaca. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Chuquisaca and elsewhere.
Sep 5, 2024 06:38AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning 126km from Oruro in Bolivia.
Chuquisaca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 204 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chuquisaca, Bolivia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chuquisaca roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chuquisaca in 2023. A total of 26 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chuquisaca that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chuquisaca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Chuquisaca 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 | 189 | 92.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 5.39% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.96% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Chuquisaca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chuquisaca occurred on Apr 2, 2018 09:40 local time (America/La_Paz timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) south-east of Sucre, at a depth of 559 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chuquisaca in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 29, 1957 18:19, 261 kilometers (162 mi) south-east of Sucre. It is the strongest earthquake near Chuquisaca 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 Chuquisaca, 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 Chuquisaca.
Earthquakes by city in Chuquisaca
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chuquisaca.
When was the last earthquake in Chuquisaca, Bolivia?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Chuquisaca on the afternoon of November 10, 2024 at 13:03 local time (America/La_Paz). The center of this earthquake was located 290km southwest of Sucre at a depth of 158km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chuquisaca, Bolivia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chuquisaca, Bolivia?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Chuquisaca on the evening of November 29, 1957 at 18:19 local time (America/La_Paz). The center of this earthquake was located 261km southwest of Sucre at a depth of 233km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chuquisaca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chuquisaca, Bolivia?
In the past 10 years, 204 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chuquisaca. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
