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M3.5 Depth: 218.4 km

M3.5 Earthquake near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 05:05:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia) on August 21, 2025 at 05:05 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 218 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
218.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-21 05:05:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
City
Potosí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.16000, -67.74000
Temperature
-5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 218.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 218.4 km
Intermediate
218.4 km
218.4 km — close to the regional average (187.2 km)
Regional average: 187.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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