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M4.5 Depth: 212.5 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 81 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-11-28 11:44:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 28, 2025 at 11:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 81 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia (Bolivia). At around 212 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 event was recorded by USGS. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
212.5 km
UTC time
2025-11-28 11:44:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
City
Potosí
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-21.41280, -66.82370
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 212.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 212.5 km
Intermediate
212.5 km
212.5 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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