Strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake at 553 km depth30 Dec 20:29 UTC: First to report: GFZ after 4 minutes.30 Dec 20:29: Now using data updates from EMSC30 Dec 20:32: Magnitude recalculated from 5.3 to 5.1. Hypocenter depth recalculated from 565.00 to 552.70 km (from 351 to 343 mi). Epicenter location corrected by 5.4 km (3.3 mi) towards ESE.Update Tue, 30 Dec 2025, 20:30Moderate yet deep 5.3 quake hits near Villamontes, Gran Chaco, Departamento de Tarija, BoliviaAn earthquake of magnitude 5.3 occurred in the afternoon on Tuesday, December 30th, 2025, at 4:26 pm local time near Villamontes, Gran Chaco, Departamento de Tarija, Bolivia, as reported by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).According to preliminary data, the quake was located at a great depth of 565. km. The strength of the earthquake may have been tempered by its relative great depth below the surface, which makes it feel weaker in absolute terms. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised within the next few hours or minutes as seismologists review data and refine their calculations, or as other agencies issue their report.A second report was later issued by the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), which listed it as a magnitude 5.3 earthquake as well.According to preliminary calculations, we do not expect that the quake was felt by many people and did not cause any damage. In Boyuibe (pop. 3,100, 29 km away), Villamontes (pop. 39,800, 71 km away), and Camiri (pop. 28,000, 79 km away), the quake was probably not felt.VolcanoDiscovery will automatically update magnitude and depth if these change and follow up if other significant news about the quake become available. If you're in the area, please send us your experience through our reporting mechanism, either online or via our mobile app. This will help us provide more first-hand updates to anyone around the globe who wants to know more about this quake.If you were or still are in this area during the quake help others with your feedback and report it here.Download the Volcanoes & Earthquakes app and get one of the fastest seismic alerts online: Android | iOSI didn't feel itI felt this quakeEarthquake detailsDate & timeDec 30, 2025 20:26:04 UTC - Local time at epicenterTuesday, Dec 30, 2025, at 04:26 pm (America/La Paz GMT -4)StatusconfirmedMagnitude5.1Depth553 kmEpicenter latitude / longitude20.699°S / 63.137°WDepartamento de Chuquisaca, BoliviaAlso near: Paraguay 91 km (57 mi) away | Argentina 145 km (90 mi) awaySeismic antipode20.699°N / 116.863°EChinaShaking intensityII Very weak shakingFelt0 reportsPrimary data sourceEMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre)Weather at epicenter at time of quakeOvercast Clouds 26.9°C (80 F), humidity: 74%, wind: 1 m/s (2 kts) from ENEEstimated seismic energy released2.8 x 1012 joules (783 megawatt hours, equivalent to 674 tons of TNT) | equivalent to ONE quake of magnitude 5.1 | about seismic energy11 minutes ago reported feltDec 30, 2025 20:26 GMT / Dec 30, 2025 04:26 pm (La Paz time)Lat / Lng: -20.699 / -63.137: Chuquisaca, BoliviaSource: EMSCOther sources: GFZ: 5.1 / 553 km, RaspberryShake: 5.1 / 553 km, 1 more...Detail info | Read user reports | You felt it? - Report it!';storedMarkers.push(['quake-22557588',-20.69900,-63.13700,'11 minutes ago: Mag. 5.1, Chuquisaca, Bolivia',html,'quakes-7-24.png',30,30,15,15,126]); function mkRep(id,notFelt){var nFelt=notFelt||false;var src="https://www.volcanoesandearthquakes.com/app/earthquake-report.php?quakeId="+id;if(nFelt==true){src+="¬Felt=true";}window.open(src,"","status=0,toolbar=0,location=0,directories=0,menubar=0,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,height=400,width=350");} function locationHashChanged(e){-1!=e.oldURL.indexOf("#popupMap")&&closePopup()} window.onhashchange = locationHashChanged; function comment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=(t.dataset.id,document.getElementById("commentForm"));"none"==a.style.display?(t.appendChild(a),a.style.display="block"):a.style.display="none"}function sendComment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=t.parentNode.dataset.id,n=document.getElementById("commentContent"),p=n.value.trim();if(p){var o="id="+a+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId;o+="&comment="+decodeURIComponent(p),mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",o,function(e){e.responseText;alert("Thank you for submitting your comment!"),t.style.display="none",n.value=""})}}function flagReport(e){var t=e.parentNode.dataset.id;if(confirm("Report this as inappropriate?")){var a="id="+t+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&flagAsInappropriate=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",a,function(t){var a=t.responseText;alert(a),e.style.display="none"})}}function likeReport(e){var t="id="+e.parentNode.dataset.id+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&like=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",t,function(t){t.responseText;e.style.opacity=.5})}]]>[smaller] [bigger]Most recent quakes Top 20 past 24 hrs Quakes in BoliviaNearby placesThe closest larger town where the quake might have been felt is Boyuibe, a town with 3,100 inhabitants in Bolivia, in 33 km (21 mi) distance northwest of the epicenter. People likely experienced very weak shaking there. In the capital of Paraguay, Asuncion, 759 km (472 mi) away from the epicenter, the earthquake could not be felt.The following table shows some of the places that might have been affected (or not) by the shaking.DistancePlaceMax. shaking intensity(*)RegionCountry33 km (21 mi)NW of epicenterBoyuibe(pop: 3,080)II: Very weakDepartamento de Santa CruzBolivia71 km (44 mi)SW of epicenterVillamontes(pop: 39,800)II: Very weakDepartamento de TarijaBolivia84 km (52 mi)NW of epicenterCamiri(pop: 28,000)II: Very weakDepartamento de Santa CruzBolivia101 km (63 mi)N of epicenterCharagua(pop: 3,030)II: Very weakDepartamento de Santa CruzBolivia132 km (82 mi)NW of epicenterMonteagudo(pop: 8,290)II: Very weakDepartamento de ChuquisacaBolivia142 km (88 mi)SW of epicenterEntre Rios(pop: 2,690)II: Very weakDepartamento de TarijaBolivia157 km (97 mi)S of epicenterYacuiba(pop: 82,800)II: Very weakProvincia Gran Chaco, Departamento de TarijaBolivia161 km (100 mi)S of epicenterSalvador Mazza(pop: 25,000)II: Very weakGeneral Jose de San Martin, Salta ProvinceArgentina190 km (118 mi)SW of epicenterTarija(pop: 159,300)II: Very weakDepartamento de TarijaBolivia197 km (122 mi)NW of epicenterPadilla(pop: 2,920)II: Very weakDepartamento de ChuquisacaBolivia214 km (133 mi)S of epicenterTartagal(pop: 60,800)II: Very weakGeneral Jose de San Martin, Salta ProvinceArgentina216 km (134 mi)W of epicenterCamargo(pop: 4,720)II: Very weakProvincia Nor Cinti, Departamento de ChuquisacaBolivia222 km (138 mi)S of epicenterGeneral Mosconi(pop: 19,800)II: Very weakGeneral Jose de San Martin, Salta ProvinceArgentina251 km (156 mi)NW of epicenterTarabuco(pop: 2,430)II: Very weakProvincia Yamparaez, Departamento de ChuquisacaBolivia258 km (160 mi)SW of epicenterBermejo(pop: 35,400)II: Very weakDepartamento de TarijaBolivia266 km (165 mi)NW of epicenterVallegrande(pop: 8,420)II: Very weakDepartamento de Santa CruzBolivia280 km (174 mi)W of epicenterTupiza(pop: 22,200)I: Not feltDepartamento de PotosiBolivia289 km (180 mi)NW of epicenterSucre(pop: 224,800)I: Not feltDepartamento de ChuquisacaBolivia296 km (184 mi)S of epicenterEmbarcacion(pop: 24,000)I: Not feltGeneral Jose de San Martin, Salta ProvinceArgentina298 km (185 mi)SW of epicenterOrán(pop: 74,100)I: Not feltSalta ProvinceArgentina298 km (185 mi)SW of epicenterVillazon(pop: 30,300)I: Not feltDepartamento de PotosiBolivia300 km (186 mi)NW of epicenterPotosi(pop: 141,300)I: Not feltDepartamento de PotosiBolivia301 km (187 mi)N of epicenterEl Torno(pop: 15,500)I: Not feltDepartamento de Santa CruzBolivia321 km (199 mi)N of epicenterCotoca(pop: 18,300)I: Not feltDepartamento de Santa CruzBolivia324 km (201 mi)N of epicenterSanta Cruz de la Sierra(pop: 1,831,400)I: Not feltDepartamento de Santa CruzBolivia354 km (220 mi)N of epicenterWarnes(pop: 22,000)I: Not feltDepartamento de Santa CruzBolivia374 km (232 mi)N of epicenterMontero(pop: 88,600)I: Not feltDepartamento de Santa CruzBolivia374 km (232 mi)N of epicenterVilla Yapacani(pop: 18,200)I: Not feltDepartamento de Santa CruzBolivia384 km (239 mi)NW of epicenterMizque(pop: 30,500)I: Not feltDepartamento de CochabambaBolivia440 km (274 mi)NW of epicenterLlallagua(pop: 28,100)I: Not feltDepartamento de PotosiBolivia447 km (278 mi)SW of epicenterSan Salvador de Jujuy(pop: 258,000)I: Not feltDepartamento de Doctor Manuel Belgrano, Jujuy ProvinceArgentina477 km (297 mi)NW of epicenterSacaba(pop: 180,700)I: Not feltDepartamento de CochabambaBolivia487 km (303 mi)NW of epicenterCochabamba(pop: 841,300)I: Not feltDepartamento de CochabambaBolivia492 km (306 mi)NW of epicenterColcapirhua(pop: 52,700)I: Not feltDepartamento de CochabambaBolivia494 km (307 mi)NW of epicenterQuillacollo(pop: 172,400)I: Not feltDepartamento de CochabambaBolivia495 km (307 mi)NW of epicenterTiquipaya(pop: 62,700)I: Not feltDepartamento de CochabambaBolivia495 km (307 mi)NW of epicenterSipe Sipe(pop: 47,000)I: Not feltDepartamento de CochabambaBolivia497 km (309 mi)NW of epicenterVinto(pop: 58,700)I: Not feltDepartamento de CochabambaBolivia514 km (319 mi)NW of epicenterOruro(pop: 208,700)I: Not feltOruroBolivia759 km (472 mi)SE of epicenterAsuncion(pop: 1,482,200)I: Not feltAsuncionParaguayNotes:(*) Shaking intensity according to the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI) and estimated using seismic models.User-reports for this quake (1)So far, we have received 1 report for this quake. This section is being updated as new data comes in.User reports estimate the perceived ground shaking intensity according to the MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity) scale.Translate858.2 km E of epicenter [Map] / not felt (reported through our app)What is Intensity and the Mercalli Intensity Scale?The amount of shaking that occurs on the surface due to an earthquake is called the intensity. It is commonly measured on the so-called Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI) ranging from 1 (not felt) to 10 (extreme shaking), and given in Roman numerals as I,II,...IX, X, and often displayed with color codes ranging from light blue to dark red.Earthquake intensity depends mainly on the magnitude and depth of the quake as well as the distance from the epicenter: The further away, the less shaking intensity occurs.Read more about the MMI scale!Number of reports by intensityShaking intensityNumber of reportsMin-Max distance from epicenter (*)Average distance (*)I: Not felt1857–857 km (533–533 mi)857 km (533 mi)Notes(*) Reports are filtered to exclude those that are likely highly inaccurate or esaggerated.Only reports with latitude/longitude coordinate positions given (1 in total) could be used for geographic statistics.Compare Quake DataData for the same earthquake as reported by different agenciesThe more agencies report about the same quake and post similar data, the more confidence you can have in the data. It takes normally up to a few hours until earthquake parameters are calculated with near-optimum precision.MagDepthTime GMT2025-12-30EpicenterAgency5.1553 km343 mi20:26:04.64CHUQUISACA, BOLIVIAEMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre)5.09553 km344 mi20:26:04.64Southern Bolivia0.3 km (0.2 mi) epicenter difference with EMSCGFZ (German Research Centre for Geosciences)5.1553 km344 mi20:26:04Southern Bolivia0.3 km (0.2 mi) epicenter difference with EMSCRaspberryShake (RaspberryShake)5.07550 km342 mi20:26:04.281near Sucre6.6 km (4.1 mi) epicenter difference with EMSCRENASS (Réseau National de Surveillance Sismique (RéNaSS))Aftershocks for this quakeNo aftershocks have been recorded so far. When aftershocks are detected, we will update this section.What are aftershocks?Larger earthquakes (above magnitude 5 or so) such as this one are usually followed by smaller ones known as aftershocks that occur in the same area during the days, weeks, months or even years after the main shock.[More info]What about this quake?Based on its magnitude, the fault that was active during the quake likely ruptured beneath a surface area of approximately 13 km2 (5 square miles) as a first-order estimate. The length of the rupture zone thus was probably around 6 km (4 mi).[More info]Recorded aftershocks, latest first (0 quake)Dec 30, 2025 04:26 pm (La Paz)11 minutes ago5.1553 km0 km - This quakeDepartamento de Chuquisaca, 71 km NE of Villamontes, BoliviaMain Shock (this quake)MoreMap of aftershocksPrevious quakes in the same area of this earthquakeStrongest in 8 yearsThe earthquake was the strongest to hit this part of Bolivia in over 8 years. Earlier, the last quake of equal or greater strength near the present epicenter had been a magnitude 6.8 earthquake on Monday, Apr 2, 2018, at 09:40 am local time (America/La Paz GMT -4) in 14.4 km (9 mi) distance to the east:Mag. 6.8 earthquake 87 km southeast of Camiri - Departamento de Santa Cruz, Bolivia - Apr 2, 2018 - The strongest-ever (since 1900) recorded quake in this area measured magnitude 7.1. It had occurred 117 years ago earlier, on Monday, May 17, 1909, at 08:02 am local time (Universal Time GMT +0) in Departamento de Chuquisaca, Bolivia:Mag. 7.1 earthquake Departamento de Chuquisaca - 50 km west of Camiri, Bolivia - May 17, 1909 - Below is a list and map of larger or recent quakes that had occurred near the epicenter before this earthquake (within up to 100 km/61 mi distance, up to 300 km/183 mi for very large quakes above mag. 7). Filter and sort the list by magnitude or time.Max results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageDate and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMapSep 11, 2022 09:12 pm (La Paz)4?67 km94 km (58 mi) to the WDepartamento de Chuquisaca, 94 km southwest of Camiri, Bolivia (unconfirmed)InfoSep 11, 2022 07:57 pm (La Paz)4.610 km103 km (64 mi) to the WDepartamento de Chuquisaca, 79 km southwest of Camiri, BoliviaInfoMay 3, 2018 05:34 pm (Universal Time)4.2570 km16 km (9.7 mi) to the SE 71 km northeast of Villamontes, Departamento de Tarija, BoliviaInfoApr 2, 2018 06:50 pm (La Paz)4.1580 km75 km (47 mi) to the WDepartamento de Chuquisaca, 65 km northwest of Villamontes, BoliviaInfoApr 2, 2018 11:00 am (La Paz)4.5561 km10.5 km (6.5 mi) to the E 78 km northeast of Villamontes, Departamento de Tarija, BoliviaInfoApr 2, 2018 09:57 am (La Paz)4.6567 km18 km (11 mi) to the NW 69 km south of Camiri, Departamento de Santa Cruz, BoliviaInfoApr 2, 2018 09:49 am (La Paz)5.0570 km10 km (6.2 mi) to the NW 76 km southeast of Camiri, Departamento de Santa Cruz, BoliviaInfoApr 2, 2018 09:40 am (La Paz)6.8559 km14 km (8.9 mi) to the E 87 km southeast of Camiri, Departamento de Santa Cruz, Bolivia 25 reportsInfoJun 3, 2016 04:17 pm (La Paz)4.7563 km84 km (52 mi) to the N 40 km east of Camiri, Departamento de Santa Cruz, BoliviaInfoMay 29, 2016 02:34 am (La Paz)4.5559 km25 km (16 mi) to the NDepartamento de Chuquisaca, 60 km southeast of Camiri, BoliviaInfoJan 12, 2016 01:45 am (La Paz)4.5566 km7 km (4.3 mi) to the W 79 km southeast of Camiri, Departamento de Santa Cruz, BoliviaInfoJan 6, 2014 04:08 pm (Universal Time)3.6564 km12 km (7.3 mi) to the NDepartamento de Chuquisaca, 73 km southeast of Camiri, BoliviaInfoFeb 5, 2012 12:34 am (Universal Time)2.940 km105 km (66 mi) to the SW 84 km northeast of Tarija, Departamento de Tarija, BoliviaInfoAug 2, 2010 04:23 am (Universal Time)3.032 km87 km (54 mi) to the WDepartamento de Chuquisaca, 57 km southwest of Camiri, BoliviaInfoFeb 23, 2009 08:29 am (Universal Time)3.4555 km31 km (19 mi) to the N 58 km southeast of Camiri, Departamento de Santa Cruz, BoliviaInfoSep 1, 2008 09:59 pm (Universal Time)4.410 km85 km (53 mi) to the NW 8.4 km northeast of Camiri, Departamento de Santa Cruz, BoliviaInfoDec 14, 2000 07:06 pm (Universal Time)3.70 km95 km (59 mi) to the S 52 km southeast of Villamontes, Departamento de Tarija, BoliviaInfoFeb 17, 1997 11:51 am (Universal Time)3.633 km5.2 km (3.2 mi) to the NDepartamento de Chuquisaca, 79 km southeast of Camiri, BoliviaInfoApr 10, 1996 05:30 am (La Paz)3.8562 km24 km (15 mi) to the EDepartamento de Chuquisaca, 80 km northeast of Villamontes, BoliviaInfoNov 5, 1995 11:35 am (La Paz)4.4566 km18 km (11 mi) to the NDepartamento de Chuquisaca, 71 km southeast of Camiri, BoliviaInfoJul 15, 1991 02:32 am (La Paz)4.1574 km12 km (7.2 mi) to the NDepartamento de Chuquisaca, 72 km southeast of Camiri, BoliviaInfoFeb 11, 1975 05:56 pm (La Paz)5.3562 km20 km (13 mi) to the EDepartamento de Chuquisaca, 97 km southeast of Camiri, BoliviaInfoSep 14, 1974 08:21 pm (Universal Time)4.30 km54 km (34 mi) to the SEDepartamento de Chuquisaca, 83 km east of Villamontes, BoliviaInfoJun 30, 1973 01:27 am (Universal Time)3.80 km20 km (12 mi) to the WDepartamento de Chuquisaca, 63 km north of Villamontes, BoliviaInfoJun 13, 1972 10:20 am (Universal Time)4.2110 km88 km (55 mi) to the SW 17 km southwest of Villamontes, Departamento de Tarija, BoliviaInfoMar 14, 1971 02:18 pm (Universal Time)3.9571 km16 km (9.7 mi) to the NDepartamento de Chuquisaca, 71 km southeast of Camiri, BoliviaInfoApr 25, 1970 03:41 pm (Universal Time)4.6578 km83 km (51 mi) to the N 68 km east of Camiri, Departamento de Santa Cruz, BoliviaInfoJan 13, 1969 01:24 am (La Paz)4.133 km81 km (50 mi) to the SW 25 km west of Villamontes, Departamento de Tarija, BoliviaInfoJul 26, 1965 09:15 pm (La Paz)4.1255 km61 km (38 mi) to the SE 59 km east of Villamontes, Departamento de Tarija, BoliviaInfoSep 18, 1961 10:25 pm (La Paz)6.5580 km38 km (24 mi) to the N 46 km southeast of Camiri, Departamento de Santa Cruz, BoliviaInfoMay 17, 1909 08:02 am (Universal Time)7.1250 km119 km (74 mi) to the NWDepartamento de Chuquisaca, 50 km west of Camiri, BoliviaInfoMap of earlier quakes in the area of this quakeMax results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageOldest quakes are shown in yellow, most recent in red.[quakes -][quakes +][smaller][bigger]