Earthquakes in Bolivia — May 2026
3 earthquakes were recorded in Bolivia during May 2026, 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 260 km.
The month's largest event in Bolivia was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Atocha, Bolivia on 31 May 2026 at 12:37 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, and up from the 2 recorded the previous month.
0% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 67% intermediate (70–300 km) and 33% 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.
By band, the catalogue holds 3 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 16 May, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.5 near Atocha, Bolivia on 31 May at 226 km; M4.4 near Atocha, Bolivia on 16 May at 244 km; M4.3 near Colchani, Bolivia on 16 May at 311 km.
That is 17% above the 3 events Bolivia averages per month across the 18 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Bolivia, May 2026
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | Atocha, Bolivia | 226.1 | Bolivia | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Atocha, Bolivia | 243.7 | Bolivia | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Colchani, Bolivia | 310.9 | Bolivia | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Bolivia in May 2026?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Bolivia during May 2026, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Bolivia in May 2026?
A magnitude 4.5 event near Atocha, Bolivia on 31 May 2026.
Other months in Bolivia
Magnitudes for May 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.