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M3.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-07-14 08:17:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA (Bolivia) on July 14, 2025 at 08:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-14 08:17:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
City
Cochabamba
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.09200, -65.67100
Temperature
4.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (187.5 km)
Regional average: 187.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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