Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 16.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cochabamba
Country overviewBolivia
M3.0 Earthquake near COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)
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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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
5157a44924b04a51aa05cf1cbbae2f1d3b4a30af
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
16.1 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 05:03:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.47200,
-66.57100
Temperature
5.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16.1 km
16.1 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Jorge Wilsterman International Airport42.2 kmStraight-line distance
Bolivia · CBB · SLCB
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 247 Catalogue entries
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