M4.3 Depth: 167.9 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 114 km NE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 08:46:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 114 km NE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile (Bolivia) on October 16, 2025 at 08:46 UTC. At around 168 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

167.9 km

UTC time

2025-10-16 08:46:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bolivia

City

Potosí

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-22.30600, -67.29790

Temperature

-3.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

167.9 km

167.9 km — close to 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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