M4.5 Depth: 249.1 km

M4.5 Earthquake near LA PAZ, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-09-22 11:30:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near LA PAZ, BOLIVIA (Bolivia) on September 22, 2025 at 11:30 UTC. At around 249 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

249.1 km

UTC time

2025-09-22 11:30:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bolivia

City

La Paz

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-15.64400, -69.34850

Temperature

8.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

249.1 km

249.1 km — deeper than the regional average (187.5 km)

Regional average: 187.5 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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