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M4.3 Depth: 177.3 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Municipio Santiago de Machaca, La Paz (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-08-09 09:34:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2025 at 09:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio Santiago de Machaca, La Paz (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 177 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USP. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 177.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 177.3 km
Intermediate
177.3 km
177.3 km — close to the regional average (187.4 km)
Regional average: 187.4 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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