M4.7 Depth: 197.3 km

M4.7 Earthquake near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-05-28 23:11:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia) on May 28, 2025 at 23:11 UTC. At around 197 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

197.3 km

UTC time

2025-05-28 23:11:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bolivia

City

Potosí

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-20.86220, -67.42810

Temperature

-3.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

197.3 km

197.3 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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