Bolivia

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Quakes last month
21
Latest UTC: 2026-06-01 12:47:54
Strongest
M5.4
Chile-Bolivia Border Region
Country rank
#26
108 quakes in 2026 · out of 26 countries
Averages
M3.56 · 189 km
Avg this month: M3.36

Overview – Bolivia

The latest recorded earthquake in Bolivia was on 2026-06-01 at 12:47 UTC in Potosí with magnitude M2.9.

In the last month, 21 earthquakes were recorded in Bolivia with an average magnitude of 3.36.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Potosí (91), followed by Oruro (8).

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

In 2026, 68% of events were M≥3 and 0% were M≥5.

All-time events
333
Strongest
M5.4
Latest (UTC)
2026-06-01 12:47:54 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 22 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M2.9 Depth: 206 km
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Potosí · Municipio Colcha K

Time (UTC) 2026-06-01 12:47:54 UTC
Coordinates -21.920, -67.790
Source emsc
M3.0 Depth: 195 km
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Potosí · Municipio San Pedro de Quemes

Time (UTC) 2026-06-01 03:50:23 UTC
Coordinates -21.290, -68.030
Source emsc
M4.3 Depth: 192 km
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Potosí · Municipio Colcha K

Time (UTC) 2026-05-31 17:43:47 UTC
Coordinates -21.819, -67.399
Source usgs

110 km SE of Ollagüe, Chile

M4.3 Depth: 203 km
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Potosí · Municipio Colcha K

Time (UTC) 2026-05-31 17:43:46 UTC
Coordinates -21.770, -67.470
Source gfz

Chile-Bolivia Border Region

M4.0 Depth: 209 km
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Potosí · Municipio Colcha K

Time (UTC) 2026-05-31 17:43:45 UTC
Coordinates -21.760, -67.520
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 187 km
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Potosí · Municipio San Pablo de Lipez

Time (UTC) 2026-05-30 20:13:59 UTC
Coordinates -22.320, -67.850
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 124 km
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Potosí · Municipio San Pablo de Lipez

Time (UTC) 2026-05-29 16:12:31 UTC
Coordinates -22.570, -67.180
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 152 km
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Potosí · Municipio Colcha K

Time (UTC) 2026-05-28 20:02:38 UTC
Coordinates -21.600, -67.670
Source emsc
M2.9 Depth: 153 km
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Potosí · Municipio San Pedro de Quemes

Time (UTC) 2026-05-26 10:06:28 UTC
Coordinates -21.090, -68.080
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 228 km
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Potosí · Municipio San Pablo de Lipez

Time (UTC) 2026-05-21 15:27:49 UTC
Coordinates -22.070, -67.740
Source emsc
M3.0 Depth: 222 km
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Potosí · Municipio San Pedro de Quemes

Time (UTC) 2026-05-21 08:08:58 UTC
Coordinates -21.150, -68.160
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 172 km
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Potosí · Llica

Time (UTC) 2026-05-19 11:24:44 UTC
Coordinates -20.440, -68.140
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 176 km
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Potosí · Municipio San Pablo de Lipez

Time (UTC) 2026-05-17 12:10:56 UTC
Coordinates -22.350, -67.840
Source emsc
M3.8 Depth: 187 km
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Potosí · Municipio San Pablo de Lipez

Time (UTC) 2026-05-17 07:48:30 UTC
Coordinates -22.030, -67.640
Source emsc
M4.3 Depth: 310 km
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Cochabamba · Municipio Tapacarí

Time (UTC) 2026-05-16 07:19:59 UTC
Coordinates -17.744, -66.759
Source isc

Central Bolivia

M4.2 Depth: 321 km
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Cochabamba · Municipio Tapacarí

Time (UTC) 2026-05-16 07:19:58 UTC
Coordinates -17.688, -66.793
Source isc

Central Bolivia

M4.7 Depth: 231 km
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Potosí · Municipio Colcha K

Time (UTC) 2026-05-16 00:35:59 UTC
Coordinates -21.520, -67.020
Source gfz

Chile-Bolivia Border Region

M4.0 Depth: 244 km
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Potosí · Municipio Colcha K

Time (UTC) 2026-05-16 00:35:58 UTC
Coordinates -21.531, -67.019
Source emsc
M3.3 Depth: 191 km
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Potosí · Municipio San Agustin

Time (UTC) 2026-05-14 19:27:28 UTC
Coordinates -21.527, -67.286
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 47 km
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Potosí · Municipio San Pedro de Quemes

Time (UTC) 2026-05-08 04:36:10 UTC
Coordinates -20.840, -68.430
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 204 km
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Potosí · Municipio Colcha K

Time (UTC) 2026-05-05 23:17:22 UTC
Coordinates -21.850, -67.520
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 225 km
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Potosí · Municipio San Pablo de Lipez

Time (UTC) 2026-05-04 18:24:05 UTC
Coordinates -22.160, -67.730
Source emsc

Charts – Bolivia

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

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
14
2026-04
30
2026-05
21
2026-06
2

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
81
3-4
126
4-5
89
5-6
10
6-7
0
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
25
70-300
275
300-700
6
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: 278
  2. Oruro
    Events: 21
  3. Cochabamba
    Events: 16
  4. La Paz
    Events: 7
  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 2026-06-01 12:47:54 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 333 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 M3.56 and the average depth is 189 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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