M4.9 Depth: 210.8 km

M4.9 Earthquake near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-05-29 16:48:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia) on May 29, 2025 at 16:48 UTC. At around 211 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

210.8 km

UTC time

2025-05-29 16:48:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bolivia

City

Potosí

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-21.40430, -66.76670

Temperature

11.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

210.8 km

210.8 km — close to the regional average (186.4 km)

Regional average: 186.4 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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