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M4.4 Depth: 146.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near El Alto, La Paz (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-03-14 06:06:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2025 at 06:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near El Alto, La Paz (Bolivia). At around 146 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
146.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-14 06:06:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
La Paz
City
El Alto
Source
usp
Coordinates
-16.47194, -68.17991

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 146 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 146 km
Intermediate
146 km
146 km — shallower 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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