M3.6 Depth: 179.9 km

M3.6 Earthquake near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-06-05 03:34:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia) on June 5, 2025 at 03:34 UTC. At around 180 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

179.9 km

UTC time

2025-06-05 03:34:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bolivia

City

Potosí

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-20.89000, -67.94000

Temperature

-4.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

179.9 km

179.9 km — close to the regional average (186.4 km)

Regional average: 186.4 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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