Latest earthquakes near La Paz today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near La Paz, Bolivia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in La Paz? If an earthquake is happening right now near La Paz, it will show up within minutes.
La Paz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 581 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of La Paz in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 58 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near La Paz roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near La Paz in 2021. A total of 77 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of La Paz that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of La Paz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near La Paz 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 | 548 | 94.32% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 4.65% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.69% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.34% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near La Paz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near La Paz occurred on May 26, 2022 08:02 local time (America/La_Paz timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) north-west of La Paz, at a depth of 236 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near La Paz in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near La Paz 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 La Paz.
Nearest earthquakes from La Paz
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to La Paz. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near La Paz.
When was the last earthquake in La Paz?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near La Paz on the afternoon of May 1, 2024 at 12:51 local time (America/La_Paz). The center of this earthquake was located 186km southwest of La Paz at a depth of 174km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near La Paz in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near La Paz?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near La Paz on the morning of May 26, 2022 at 08:02 local time (America/La_Paz). The center of this earthquake was located 290km northwest of La Paz at a depth of 236km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near La Paz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near La Paz?
In the past 10 years, 581 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from La Paz. This averages to 58 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
