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Latest earthquakes near Oruro today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Oruro, Bolivia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Oruro? If an earthquake is happening right now near Oruro, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Oruro Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Oruro. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Oruro and elsewhere.
Dec 2, 2023 03:55AM
On Saturday Night a Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck 158km from Iquique in Chile.
Sep 12, 2023 12:58AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night 179km from Iquique in Chile.
Aug 23, 2023 10:02AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Morning 110km from Iquique in Chile.
Aug 5, 2023 01:38PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon 137km from Iquique in Chile.
Oruro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 642 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Oruro in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 64 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Oruro roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Oruro in 2022. A total of 79 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Oruro that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Oruro in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Oruro 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 | 605 | 94.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 4.98% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 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 Oruro
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Oruro occurred on Mar 23, 2015 00:51 local time (America/La_Paz timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 217 kilometers (135 mi) west of Oruro, at a depth of 130 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Oruro in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Feb 25, 1983 18:49, 244 kilometers (152 mi) west of Oruro. It is the strongest earthquake near Oruro 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 Oruro 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 Oruro.
Nearest earthquakes from Oruro
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Oruro. 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 Oruro.
When was the last earthquake in Oruro?
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Oruro on the night of December 2, 2023 at 03:55 local time (America/La_Paz). The center of this earthquake was located 242km southwest of Oruro at a depth of 106km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Oruro in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Oruro?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Oruro on the evening of February 25, 1983 at 18:49 local time (America/La_Paz). The center of this earthquake was located 244km west of Oruro at a depth of 146km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Oruro since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Oruro?
In the past 10 years, 642 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Oruro. This averages to 64 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
