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M4.8 Earthquake near Municipio Culpina, Chuquisaca (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-05-28 23:11:58 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipio Culpina, Chuquisaca (Bolivia) on May 28, 2025 at 23:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USP. Bolivia: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

ID
003e5c6f6730aaaa9126127261820a366a8e169c
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-28 23:11:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Chuquisaca
City
Municipio Culpina
County
Sud Cinti
Source
usp
Coordinates
-20.99703, -64.44747

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (189.5 km)
Regional average: 189.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Guayaques
    Distance: 385 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Putana
    Distance: 392 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Sairecabur
    Distance: 404 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 407 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Licancabur
    Distance: 409 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Olca-Paruma
    Distance: 412 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 247 Catalogue entries

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