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M3.1 Depth: 161.4 km

M3.1 Earthquake near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-07-24 13:22:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia) on July 24, 2025 at 13:22 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 161 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
161.4 km
UTC time
2025-07-24 13:22:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
City
Potosí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.29000, -68.15000
Temperature
9.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 161.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 161.4 km
Intermediate
161.4 km
161.4 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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