M4.6 Depth: 225.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Southern Bolivia (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-07-03 22:42:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2025 at 22:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Southern Bolivia (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 225 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

225.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-03 22:42:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bolivia

City

Potosí

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-20.76000, -66.78000

Temperature

-4.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

225 km

225 km — deeper than 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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