Bolivia records some of the deepest earthquakes on Earth as the Nazca plate descends beneath the continent. This page pulls real records for Bolivia: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Bolivia.
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An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Bolivia - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Bolivia - FAQ
Is Bolivia at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 10 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 444 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M8.2 in 1994.
What was the biggest earthquake in Bolivia?
The strongest earthquake on record near Bolivia is M8.2, in 1994 (55 km NNW of Reyes, Bolivia), from USGS.
Does Bolivia get tsunamis?
No tsunamis are recorded within 444 km of Bolivia in the NOAA database - though coastlines everywhere carry some residual risk after a very large offshore quake.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Bolivia?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.