A magnitude M5.3 earthquake was recorded near CHUQUISACA, BOLIVIA (Bolivia) on December 30, 2025 at 20:26 UTC. At roughly 565 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M5.3.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
