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M3.6 Depth: 182.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-08-27 05:32:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia) on August 27, 2025 at 05:32 UTC. At around 182 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
182.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-27 05:32:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
City
Potosí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.48000, -67.82000
Temperature
-4.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 182 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 182 km
Intermediate
182 km
182 km — close to the regional average (187.2 km)
Regional average: 187.2 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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