Latest earthquakes near Potosí today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Potosí, Bolivia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Potosí? If an earthquake is happening right now near Potosí, it will show up within minutes.
Potosí Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 496 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Potosí in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 49 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Potosí roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Potosí in 2025. A total of 66 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Potosí 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 Potosí in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Potosí 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 | 475 | 95.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 3.83% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Potosí
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Potosí occurred on Feb 21, 2017 10:09 local time (America/La_Paz timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 197 kilometers (122 mi) east of Potosí, at a depth of 596 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Potosí in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 29, 1957 18:19, 182 kilometers (113 mi) east of Potosí. It is the strongest earthquake near Potosí in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Potosí 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 Potosí.
Nearest earthquakes from Potosí
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Potosí. 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 Potosí.
When was the last earthquake in Potosí?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Potosí on the morning of September 7, 2026 at 09:10 local time (America/La_Paz). The center of this earthquake was located 233km southwest of Potosí at a depth of 230km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Potosí in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Potosí?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Potosí on the evening of November 29, 1957 at 18:19 local time (America/La_Paz). The center of this earthquake was located 182km south-southwest of Potosí at a depth of 233km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Potosí since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Potosí?
In the past 10 years, 496 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Potosí. This averages to 50 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
