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Bolivia · Oruro

M4.3 Earthquake near Salinas de Garcí Mendoza, Oruro (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-05-07 23:04:50 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
194.0 km
Source
USP

Oruro · Salinas de Garcí Mendoza

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Salinas de Garcí Mendoza, Oruro (Bolivia) on May 7, 2025 at 23:04 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 194 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP. Bolivia: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 194 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 194 km
Intermediate
194 km
194 km — close to the regional average (189.5 km)
Regional average: 189.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Tata Sabaya
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
  • Isluga
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Irruputuncu
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Parinacota
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Olca-Paruma
    Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 247 Catalogue entries

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