M4.6 Depth: 232.9 km

M4.6 Earthquake near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-07-03 22:42:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2025 at 22:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 233 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

232.9 km

UTC time

2025-07-03 22:42:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bolivia

City

Potosí

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-20.67370, -66.70160

Temperature

2.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

232.9 km

232.9 km — deeper than the regional average (186.4 km)

Regional average: 186.4 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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