Latest earthquakes near Cochabamba, Bolivia today
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Cochabamba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 131 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cochabamba, Bolivia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cochabamba roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cochabamba in 2023. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cochabamba 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 Cochabamba in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cochabamba 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 | 124 | 94.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 4.58% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.76% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cochabamba
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cochabamba occurred on Mar 15, 2019 01:03 local time (America/La_Paz timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 60 kilometers (37 mi) south-southeast of Cochabamba, at a depth of 359 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cochabamba in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Nov 22, 2011 14:48, 252 kilometers (157 mi) south-southeast of Cochabamba. It is the strongest earthquake near Cochabamba 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 Cochabamba, 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 Cochabamba.
Earthquakes by city in Cochabamba
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Use this regional Cochabamba earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tiquipaya, Vinto, Colcapirhua, Sipe Sipe, Mizque and Punata.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cochabamba.
When was the last earthquake in Cochabamba, Bolivia?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Cochabamba on the evening of December 3, 2025 at 23:23 local time (America/La_Paz). The center of this earthquake was located 242km east-southeast of Cochabamba at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cochabamba, Bolivia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cochabamba, Bolivia?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Cochabamba on the afternoon of November 22, 2011 at 14:48 local time (America/La_Paz). The center of this earthquake was located 252km north-northeast of Cochabamba at a depth of 550km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cochabamba since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cochabamba, Bolivia?
In the past 10 years, 131 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cochabamba. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
