Earthquakes in Bolivia
No events have been recorded in Bolivia in the past 30 days, of which 5 reached magnitude 4 or above, the point at which shaking becomes widely noticeable.
5 earthquakes have been recorded in Bolivia in our catalogue, 0 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 4.4 and the average focal depth 278 km. 5 events reached magnitude 4 or above, but none reached magnitude 5.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Bolivia in this period was a magnitude 4.5 event near Colcha K, Bolivia on 07 January 2025, at a depth of 183 km. A magnitude 4.5 earthquake radiates roughly 85 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Colcha K (2), San Pablo de Lípez (1), Municipio San Pablo de Lipez (1), Yapacaní (1).
0% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 80% intermediate (70–300 km) and 20% deep-focus (over 300 km). That proportion of deep-focus events is the signature of a subduction zone: only a cold slab descending into the mantle stays brittle enough to rupture at those depths.
The deepest event on record here was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake at 579 km beneath Yapacaní, Bolivia on 19 December 2024.
By band, the catalogue holds 5 in the magnitude 4 range.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Bolivia
5 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | Colcha K, Bolivia | 188.0 | Bolivia | View details View | |
| 4.4 | San Pablo de Lípez, Bolivia | 251.8 | Bolivia | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Colcha K, Bolivia | 182.6 | Bolivia | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Yapacaní, Bolivia | 578.5 | Bolivia | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Bolivia | 186.8 | Bolivia | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Bolivia?
5 earthquakes are recorded in Bolivia in our catalogue, including 0 in the past 30 days and 5 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Bolivia?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 4.5 event near Colcha K, Bolivia on 07 January 2025.
Is Bolivia at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for Bolivia shows 5 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in Bolivia by month
Event counts for Bolivia reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.