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M3.2 Depth: 208.4 km

M3.2 Earthquake near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-10-03 13:35:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia) on October 3, 2025 at 13:35 UTC. At around 208 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
208.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-03 13:35:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
City
Potosí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.12000, -67.70000
Temperature
8.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 208.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 208.4 km
Intermediate
208.4 km
208.4 km — close to 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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