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M3.1 Depth: 21.4 km

M3.1 Earthquake near COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 13:11:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 17, 2025 at 13:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA (Bolivia). With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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
M3.1
Depth
21.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 13:11:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
City
Cochabamba
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.21300, -65.72200
Temperature
11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.4 km
Shallow
21.4 km
21.4 km — shallower than the regional average (187.5 km)
Regional average: 187.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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