Latest earthquakes near Bolivia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Bolivia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bolivia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bolivia, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bolivia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bolivia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bolivia and elsewhere.
Mar 21, 2026 06:00AM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning 182km from Salta in Argentina.
Feb 8, 2026 12:23PM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon 128km from Iquique in Chile.
Bolivia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1800 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bolivia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 180 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bolivia roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bolivia in 2025. A total of 216 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bolivia that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bolivia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Bolivia 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 | 1706 | 94.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 79 | 4.39% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.67% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bolivia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bolivia 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 Bolivia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jun 8, 1994 20:33, 142 kilometers (88 mi) north-west of San Borja. It is the strongest earthquake near Bolivia 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 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 Bolivia.
Earthquakes by region of Bolivia
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bolivia.
When was the last earthquake in Bolivia?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bolivia on the afternoon of April 8, 2026 at 15:40 local time (America/La_Paz). The center of this earthquake was located 274km southwest of Potosí at a depth of 179km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bolivia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bolivia?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bolivia on the evening of June 8, 1994 at 20:33 local time (America/La_Paz). The center of this earthquake was located 142km northwest of San Borja at a depth of 631km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bolivia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bolivia?
In the past 10 years, 1800 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bolivia. This averages to 180 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
