M4.6 Depth: 232.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-07-23 15:25:37 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia) on July 23, 2025 at 15:25 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 232 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 232 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 232 km
Intermediate
232 km
232 km — deeper 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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