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M4.7 Depth: 235.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Southern Bolivia (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-07-23 15:25:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Southern Bolivia (Bolivia) on July 23, 2025 at 15:25 UTC. At around 235 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Bolivia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
235.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-23 15:25:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
City
Potosí
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-21.44000, -66.77000
Temperature
10.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 235 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 235 km
Intermediate
235 km
235 km — deeper than the regional average (187.5 km)
Regional average: 187.5 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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