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M3.0 Depth: 16.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-07-16 05:03:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA (Bolivia) on July 16, 2025 at 05:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 05:03:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
City
Cochabamba
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.47200, -66.57100
Temperature
5.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.1 km
Shallow
16.1 km
16.1 km — shallower than the regional average (187.5 km)
Regional average: 187.5 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

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