Earthquakes in Bolivia — March 2026
2 earthquakes were recorded in Bolivia during March 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 247 km.
The month's largest event in Bolivia was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Atocha, Bolivia on 21 March 2026 at 19:47 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 3 events over the period we cover.
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 2 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.5 near Atocha, Bolivia on 21 March at 232 km; M4.3 near Challapata, Bolivia on 24 March at 261 km.
That is 23% below the 3 events Bolivia averages per month across the 18 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Bolivia, March 2026
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | Atocha, Bolivia | 232.5 | Bolivia | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Challapata, Bolivia | 260.7 | Bolivia | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Bolivia in March 2026?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Bolivia during March 2026, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Bolivia in March 2026?
A magnitude 4.5 event near Atocha, Bolivia on 21 March 2026.
Other months in Bolivia
Magnitudes for March 2026 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.