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M3.4 Depth: 164.5 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Tahua, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-07-25 09:33:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Tahua, Potosí (Bolivia) on July 25, 2026 at 09:33 UTC. At around 165 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
164.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-25 09:33:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Tahua
County
Daniel Campos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.46000, -68.09000
Temperature
-0.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 164.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 164.5 km
Intermediate
164.5 km
164.5 km — close to the regional average (186.7 km)
Regional average: 186.7 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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