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M3.9 Depth: 120.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-08-30 04:11:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2025 at 04:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia). At around 120 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 120 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 120 km
Intermediate
120 km
120 km — shallower 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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