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M4.0 Depth: 218.6 km

M4.0 Earthquake near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-05-21 05:51:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2025 at 05:51 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia). At around 219 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
M4.0
Depth
218.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-21 05:51:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
City
Potosí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.47000, -67.49000
Temperature
-3.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 218.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 218.6 km
Intermediate
218.6 km
218.6 km — close to 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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