Latest earthquakes near Cochabamba, Bolivia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Cochabamba.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 9, 2024 08:05
(La Paz)
M 3.2 230 km SSW
from Cochabamba
Oct 7, 2024 11:47
(La Paz)
M 3.0 300 km SW
from Cochabamba
Oct 5, 2024 11:30
(La Paz)
M 3.2 164 km SE
from Cochabamba
Oct 5, 2024 05:57
(La Paz)
M 3.3 187 km SW
from Cochabamba
Sep 26, 2024 11:53
(La Paz)
M 3.3 196 km W
from Cochabamba
Sep 22, 2024 15:42
(La Paz)
M 4.9 242 km SSW
from Cochabamba
Sep 20, 2024 08:49
(La Paz)
M 3.9 161 km SE
from Cochabamba
Sep 5, 2024 06:38
(La Paz)
M 5.7 226 km SSW
from Cochabamba
Aug 24, 2024 11:11
(La Paz)
M 3.3 112 km ENE
from Cochabamba
Aug 20, 2024 05:35
(La Paz)
M 3.8 137 km ENE
from Cochabamba
Aug 18, 2024 18:10
(La Paz)
M 3.1 115 km ENE
from Cochabamba
Aug 4, 2024 05:44
(La Paz)
M 3.7 281 km SSW
from Cochabamba
Aug 2, 2024 04:07
(La Paz)
M 4.2 183 km SSW
from Cochabamba
Jul 30, 2024 12:08
(La Paz)
M 3.1 266 km E
from Cochabamba
Jul 30, 2024 02:58
(La Paz)
M 3.7 268 km E
from Cochabamba
Jul 29, 2024 22:26
(La Paz)
M 3.3 97 km ENE
from Sacaba
Jul 24, 2024 20:30
(La Paz)
M 4.5 60 km ENE
from Cochabamba
Jul 18, 2024 21:50
(La Paz)
M 7.4 657 km SSW
from Cochabamba
Jul 15, 2024 07:07
(La Paz)
M 4.5 247 km SW
from Cochabamba
Jul 12, 2024 14:19
(La Paz)
M 5.6 345 km W
from Cochabamba
Jul 8, 2024 16:33
(La Paz)
M 4.1 252 km S
from Cochabamba
Jul 7, 2024 16:48
(La Paz)
M 3.2 257 km SSW
from Cochabamba
Jun 30, 2024 22:48
(La Paz)
M 4.3 30 km WSW
from Cochabamba
Jun 20, 2024 03:28
(La Paz)
M 3.6 184 km S
from Cochabamba
May 29, 2024 23:57
(La Paz)
M 3.0 28 km NNE
from Cochabamba

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Cochabamba

Recent Cochabamba Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cochabamba. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cochabamba and elsewhere.

Cochabamba Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
12 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.2
Oct 9, 2024 08:05

Average

A total of 128 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 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cochabamba roughly every 28 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Cochabamba (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 121 94.53%
Mag. 5 6 4.69%
Mag. 6 1 0.78%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Cochabamba

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On Mar 15, 2019 01:03.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.6
On Oct 9, 1990 21:00.

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 Oct 9, 1990 21:00, 240 kilometers (149 mi) south-southeast of Cochabamba. It is the strongest earthquake near Cochabamba 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 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Cochabamba.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Mar 15, 2019 01:03
(La Paz)
M 6.3 60 km SSE
from Cochabamba
Sep 5, 2024 06:38
(La Paz)
M 5.7 226 km SSW
from Cochabamba
Oct 29, 2022 07:40
(La Paz)
M 5.1 198 km SSW
from Cochabamba
Jun 11, 2017 09:18
(La Paz)
M 5.1 236 km E
from Cochabamba
Jun 29, 2020 01:06
(La Paz)
M 5.1 276 km SE
from Cochabamba
Jun 29, 2020 01:06
(La Paz)
M 5.0 298 km SE
from Cochabamba
Apr 10, 2024 11:33
(La Paz)
M 5.0 248 km W
from Cochabamba
Sep 22, 2024 15:42
(La Paz)
M 4.9 242 km SSW
from Cochabamba
Mar 7, 2023 05:01
(La Paz)
M 4.9 69 km ENE
from Cochabamba
May 26, 2023 09:42
(La Paz)
M 4.9 169 km SSW
from Cochabamba

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Cochabamba on the morning of October 9, 2024 at 08:05 local time (America/La_Paz). The center of this earthquake was located 230km south-southwest of Cochabamba at a depth of 243km 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 evening of October 9, 1990 at 21:00 local time (America/La_Paz). The center of this earthquake was located 240km south of Cochabamba at a depth of 266km 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, 128 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 29 days.