M4.2 Depth: 246.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Municipio Cruz de Machacamarca, Oruro (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-07-15 19:24:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Municipio Cruz de Machacamarca, Oruro (Bolivia) on July 15, 2025 at 19:24 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 246 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

246.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-15 19:24:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bolivia

State

Oruro

City

Municipio Cruz de Machacamarca

County

Provincia Litoral

Source

usp

Coordinates

-18.78272, -68.40884

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Depth profile

Intermediate

246 km

246 km — deeper than 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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