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M4.1 Depth: 227.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-04-28 02:18:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2025 at 02:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia). At around 227 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 USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 227 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 227 km
Intermediate
227 km
227 km — deeper than 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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