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M2.8 Depth: 214.8 km

M2.8 Earthquake near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-08-25 02:44:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia) on August 25, 2025 at 02:44 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 215 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
214.8 km
UTC time
2025-08-25 02:44:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
City
Potosí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.29000, -67.74000
Temperature
-11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 214.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 214.8 km
Intermediate
214.8 km
214.8 km — close to the regional average (187.2 km)
Regional average: 187.2 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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