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M4.8 Depth: 163.3 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Municipio Catacora, La Paz (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-07-30 03:49:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2025 at 03:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio Catacora, La Paz (Bolivia). At around 163 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 163.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 163.3 km
Intermediate
163.3 km
163.3 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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