Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 176.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí
Country overviewBolivia
M3.2 Earthquake near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
On December 21, 2025 at 12:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 177 km. 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 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
176.6 km
176.6 km — close to the regional average (189.5 km)
Regional average: 189.5 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Potosí
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 200 Catalogue entries
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