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M2.9 Depth: 181.7 km

M2.9 Earthquake near ORURO, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-07-01 11:29:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near ORURO, BOLIVIA (Bolivia) on July 1, 2025 at 11:29 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 182 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
181.7 km
UTC time
2025-07-01 11:29:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
City
Oruro
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.78000, -68.86000
Temperature
7.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 181.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 181.7 km
Intermediate
181.7 km
181.7 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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