Latest earthquakes near Santa Cruz, Bolivia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Santa Cruz, Bolivia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Santa Cruz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Santa Cruz, it will show up within minutes.
Santa Cruz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 82 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santa Cruz, Bolivia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Santa Cruz in 2018. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Santa Cruz that year. The strongest had a 6.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Santa Cruz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Santa Cruz 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 | 68 | 82.93% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 12.2% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 4.88% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Santa Cruz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santa Cruz occurred on Apr 2, 2018 09:40 local time (America/La_Paz timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 87 kilometers (54 mi) south-east of Camiri, at a depth of 559 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Santa Cruz in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz.
Earthquakes by city in Santa Cruz
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.
Use this regional Santa Cruz earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Montero, Warnes, Cotoca, Villa Yapacaní and Santiago del Torno.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Santa Cruz.
When was the last earthquake in Santa Cruz, Bolivia?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Santa Cruz on the afternoon of November 22, 2024 at 16:30 local time (America/La_Paz). The center of this earthquake was located 70km north of Santa Cruz de la Sierra at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Santa Cruz, Bolivia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santa Cruz, Bolivia?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Santa Cruz on the morning of April 2, 2018 at 09:40 local time (America/La_Paz). The center of this earthquake was located 87km south-east of Camiri at a depth of 559km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Santa Cruz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santa Cruz, Bolivia?
In the past 10 years, 82 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santa Cruz. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 45 days.
