Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 8.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Oruro
Country overviewBolivia
M2.9 Earthquake near ORURO, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)
Map
About this earthquake
On November 11, 2025 at 10:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near ORURO, BOLIVIA (Bolivia). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 km — shallower than the regional average (189.5 km)
Regional average: 189.5 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
Volcanoes nearby
Bolivia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 389 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
Open seismic profileHistoric earthquake map · Bolivia
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.
Country statistics · Bolivia
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
625
Country (24h)
Bolivia
4
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude
Place
Local time