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M3.8 Depth: 237.3 km

M3.8 Earthquake near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-11-05 12:56:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 5, 2025 at 12:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia). At around 237 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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
M3.8
Depth
237.3 km
UTC time
2025-11-05 12:56:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
City
Potosí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.52000, -67.27000
Temperature
11.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 237.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 237.3 km
Intermediate
237.3 km
237.3 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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