Latest earthquakes near Tarija today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tarija, Bolivia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tarija? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tarija, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tarija Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tarija. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tarija and elsewhere.
Jul 18, 2024 09:50PM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening 134km from Calama in Chile.
Tarija Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 818 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tarija in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 81 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tarija roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tarija in 2020. A total of 96 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tarija that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tarija in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tarija 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 | 778 | 95.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 31 | 3.79% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 1.1% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tarija
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tarija occurred on Apr 2, 2018 09:40 local time (America/La_Paz timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 204 kilometers (127 mi) east-northeast of Tarija, at a depth of 559 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tarija in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 29, 1957 18:19, 216 kilometers (134 mi) east-northeast of Tarija. It is the strongest earthquake near Tarija 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 Tarija 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 Tarija.
Nearest earthquakes from Tarija
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tarija. 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 Tarija.
When was the last earthquake in Tarija?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tarija on the afternoon of July 24, 2024 at 13:07 local time (America/La_Paz). The center of this earthquake was located 246km southwest of Tarija at a depth of 239km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tarija in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tarija?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Tarija on the evening of November 29, 1957 at 18:19 local time (America/La_Paz). The center of this earthquake was located 216km west-northwest of Tarija at a depth of 233km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tarija since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tarija?
In the past 10 years, 818 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tarija. This averages to 82 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
