Earthquakes in Bolivia — January 2025
3 earthquakes were recorded in Bolivia during January 2025, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 207 km.
The month's largest event in Bolivia was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Colcha K, Bolivia on 07 January 2025 at 05:33 UTC. A magnitude 4.5 earthquake radiates roughly 85 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is close to the Bolivia monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover, and down from the 5 recorded the previous month.
0% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 100% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
By band, the catalogue holds 3 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.5 near Colcha K, Bolivia on 07 January at 183 km; M4.4 near San Pablo de Lípez, Bolivia on 12 January at 252 km; M4.4 near Colcha K, Bolivia on 13 January at 188 km.
That is 20% above the 2 events Bolivia averages per month across the 2 months on record.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Bolivia in our entire catalogue.
Every earthquake in Bolivia, January 2025
3 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Bolivia in January 2025?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Bolivia during January 2025, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Bolivia in January 2025?
A magnitude 4.5 event near Colcha K, Bolivia on 07 January 2025.
Other months in Bolivia
Magnitudes for January 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.