Latest Earthquakes in Potosí Department, Bolivia

Latest Earthquakes in Potosí Department, Bolivia

An overview of the latest earthquakes near Potosí Department, Bolivia. Each event is recorded as they happend updated every minute, the first event recorded was in 1950.

Potosí Department Earthquake Statistics

Potosí Department in , Bolivia has experienced a total of 3437 since the 1950's.

Number of Earthquakes per Year in Potosí Department 1950-2024

Earthquake Magnitude Distribution

When was the last earthquake in Potosí Department, Bolivia?

The last earthquake in Potosí Department was 23 hours ago and struck 194 km (120 mi) ↙ SW of the city. The earthquake had a magnitude 4.20 on the richter scale and a depth of 136.29 km.

What was the strongest earthquake near Potosí Department, Bolivia?

The strongest earthquake recorded near Potosí Department was a 7.70 magnitude earthquake with a depth of 232.5 kilometers. It struck 51 km W of Atocha, Bolivia or 46 km (28 mi) ↘ SE from the center of Potosí Department, 66 years ago.

How often do earthquakes occur near Potosí Department, Bolivia?

In 2024, Potosí Department has experienced 93 earthquakes, which is lower than the yearly average of X. Based on the data dating back to 1950 we can asume that Potosí Department is struck by an earthquake every x months.

In 2024, Potosí Department has experienced 93 earthquakes with a magnitude of 2 or higher. That is lower than the average of 45.83 earthquakes per year in the region. Based on the data dating back to 1950 we can asume that Potosí Department is struck by an earthquake with a magnitude of 2 or higher every 3.82 months.

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Data Information

Information found on this page is a derivative set, based on sources mentioned below.

Data Sources

We aggregate and combine data from USGS (United States Geographical Survey) and the EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre). This allow us to get near real-time and historical earthquake data dating back to the year 1950.

Disclaimer

Information or data found on this page should not be used for, or as an early warning system. It is intended as an historical reference or near real-time complementary information to offical and governmental sources. In an event of an emergency it is important closely monitor and follow advice from national, state and local authorities.