Bolivia

Bolivia – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes last month
20
Latest UTC: 2026-02-26 11:05:54
Strongest
M5.4
Chile-Bolivia Border Region
Country rank
#29
41 quakes in 2026 · out of 29 countries
Averages
M3.63 · 188 km
Avg this month: M3.35

Overview – Bolivia

The latest recorded earthquake in Bolivia was on 2026-02-26 at 11:05 UTC in Potosí with magnitude M3.4.

In the last month, 20 earthquakes were recorded in Bolivia with an average magnitude of 3.35.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Potosí (31), followed by Cochabamba (4).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Bolivia reached magnitude M5.4 on 2025-07-03.

All-time events
266
Strongest
M5.4
Latest (UTC)
2026-02-26 11:05:54 UTC

Strongest – Bolivia

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M5.4 Chile-Bolivia Border Region
UTC: 2025-07-03 05:41:43 UTC · Depth: 198 km

Map – Bolivia

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Bolivia.

Recent earthquakes – Bolivia

Showing the latest 20 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M3.4 Depth: 215 km
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Potosí · Municipio San Pablo de Lipez

Time (UTC) 2026-02-26 11:05:54 UTC
Coordinates -22.250, -67.770
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 220 km
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Potosí · Municipio Colcha K

Time (UTC) 2026-02-25 09:42:06 UTC
Coordinates -21.940, -67.600
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 191 km
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Potosí · Municipio San Pedro de Quemes

Time (UTC) 2026-02-23 20:25:32 UTC
Coordinates -20.880, -68.000
Source emsc
M2.9 Depth: 172 km
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Potosí · Llica

Time (UTC) 2026-02-23 09:13:26 UTC
Coordinates -20.330, -68.230
Source emsc
M3.0 Depth: 160 km
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Potosí · Municipio San Pedro de Quemes

Time (UTC) 2026-02-20 16:28:00 UTC
Coordinates -21.130, -68.160
Source emsc
M4.5 Depth: 109 km
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Potosí · Municipio San Pedro de Quemes

Time (UTC) 2026-02-19 12:37:05 UTC
Coordinates -20.911, -68.249
Source usp

Chile-Bolivia Border Region

M2.7 Depth: 142 km
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Potosí · Municipio San Pedro de Quemes

Time (UTC) 2026-02-19 09:15:02 UTC
Coordinates -20.610, -68.390
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 219 km
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Oruro · Salinas de Garcí Mendoza

Time (UTC) 2026-02-18 18:11:25 UTC
Coordinates -19.537, -67.521
Source emsc
M3.6 Depth: 242 km
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Potosí · Municipio San Pablo de Lipez

Time (UTC) 2026-02-17 05:01:42 UTC
Coordinates -21.457, -66.529
Source emsc
M3.5 Depth: 95 km
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Potosí · Municipio Porco

Time (UTC) 2026-02-16 07:05:33 UTC
Coordinates -19.708, -65.979
Source emsc
M3.6 Depth: 175 km
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Potosí · Municipio San Pedro de Quemes

Time (UTC) 2026-02-14 16:59:30 UTC
Coordinates -21.220, -68.060
Source emsc
M4.6 Depth: 167 km
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Potosí · Municipio Colcha K

Time (UTC) 2026-02-14 04:01:28 UTC
Coordinates -20.540, -67.890
Source gfz

Southern Bolivia

M4.6 Depth: 167 km
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Potosí · Municipio Colcha K

Time (UTC) 2026-02-14 04:01:28 UTC
Coordinates -20.530, -67.890
Source isc

Southern Bolivia

M3.0 Depth: 22 km
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Cochabamba · Colcapirhua

Time (UTC) 2026-02-13 16:14:09 UTC
Coordinates -17.413, -66.248
Source emsc
M3.4 Depth: 159 km
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La Paz · Municipio Charaña

Time (UTC) 2026-02-08 21:48:29 UTC
Coordinates -17.690, -69.330
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 210 km
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Potosí · Municipio Colcha K

Time (UTC) 2026-02-07 13:25:12 UTC
Coordinates -21.910, -67.740
Source emsc
M3.5 Depth: 23 km
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Cochabamba · Ayopaya

Time (UTC) 2026-02-06 08:23:04 UTC
Coordinates -16.932, -65.017
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 204 km
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Potosí · Municipio San Pablo de Lipez

Time (UTC) 2026-02-06 01:39:07 UTC
Coordinates -22.030, -67.690
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 246 km
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Potosí · Municipio Colcha K

Time (UTC) 2026-02-05 09:51:00 UTC
Coordinates -21.344, -66.945
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 238 km
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Potosí · Municipio Colcha K

Time (UTC) 2026-02-01 06:46:35 UTC
Coordinates -21.820, -67.920
Source emsc

Charts – Bolivia

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-04
2
2025-05
25
2025-06
29
2025-07
37
2025-08
17
2025-09
29
2025-10
25
2025-11
22
2025-12
39
2026-01
21
2026-02
20
2026-03
0

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
62
3-4
107
4-5
86
5-6
11
6-7
0
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
23
70-300
239
300-700
4
700+
0

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Bolivia

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Potosí
    Events: 218
  2. Oruro
    Events: 17
  3. Cochabamba
    Events: 14
  4. La Paz
    Events: 6
  5. Santa Cruz
    Events: 4

FAQ – Bolivia

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Bolivia?
The newest entry in our database for Bolivia is dated 2026-02-26 11:05:54 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Bolivia?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Bolivia reached magnitude M5.4.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Bolivia?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 266 recorded earthquakes for Bolivia (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Bolivia?
Across all recorded events in Bolivia, the average magnitude is M3.63 and the average depth is 188 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Bolivia to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Country history – Bolivia

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