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Earthquakes in Bolivia
In the last 30 days, 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Bolivia; the largest was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 36 km SSW of Porco, Potosí Department, Bolivia on 23 Oct 2026.
Data: USGS, GFZ · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 0
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 0
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 4
- M2.5+
Seismic record
In Bolivia, the USGS catalogue lists 31 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more since 1900 and 55 of magnitude 5 or more since 2000, about 2 a year. In the 12 months to 13 Oct 2026 it recorded 35 of magnitude 2.5 or more, all of them magnitude 4 or more.
The largest since 1900: M8.2 on 9 Jun 1994, 56 km NNW of Reyes, Beni Department, Bolivia. The most recent of magnitude 5 or more: M5.3 on 30 Dec 2025, 76 km SSE of Camiri, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia.
Counts from the USGS ComCat catalogue (public domain), last compiled 13 Oct 2026. Outside the United States, ComCat is complete from about magnitude 4.5, so smaller local earthquakes may be missing from these counts but appear in the lists below. How these pages are built
Last 24 hours
No earthquakes recorded in Bolivia in the last 24 hours.
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
None of magnitude 2.5 or greater earlier this week.
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5mb | 36 km SSW of Porco, Potosí Department, Bolivia | |
| 4.5mb | 76 km W of Porco, Potosí Department, Bolivia | |
| 4.4mb | 72 km W of Villa Yapacaní, Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia | |
| 4.2mb | 6 km NW of Yacuiba, Tarija Department, Bolivia2 agencies |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above in Bolivia.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen in Bolivia?
In the last 30 days, 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Bolivia, 0 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 0 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Bolivia?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake 36 km SSW of Porco, Potosí Department, Bolivia on 23 Oct 2026, at a depth of 236 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded in Bolivia since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 8.2 earthquake on 9 Jun 1994 (55 km NNW of Reyes, Bolivia). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Bolivia?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow your national seismological agency and civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.