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Bolivia · Potosí

M4.2 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-07-18 09:35:37 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
146.0 km
Source
USP

Potosí · Municipio San Pablo de Lipez

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia) on July 18, 2025 at 09:35 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 146 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USP. Bolivia: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 146 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 146 km
Intermediate
146 km
146 km — shallower than the regional average (189.5 km)
Regional average: 189.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Potosí

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 200 Catalogue entries

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