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M4.1 Depth: 227.8 km

M4.1 Earthquake near 78 km SW of Challapata, Bolivia (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-12-01 01:37:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near 78 km SW of Challapata, Bolivia (Bolivia) on December 1, 2025 at 01:37 UTC. At around 228 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
227.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-01 01:37:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
City
Oruro
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-19.41760, -67.27640
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 227.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 227.8 km
Intermediate
227.8 km
227.8 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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