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M5.2 Depth: 165.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Chile-Bolivia Border Region (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 20:30:25 UTC Local time: —
M5.2 earthquake near Potosí on Dec 20, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.2 Earthquake near Chile-Bolivia Border Region (Bolivia) · 2025-12-20 20:30:25 UTC

About this earthquake

On December 20, 2025 at 20:30 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Chile-Bolivia Border Region (Bolivia). At around 165 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Bolivia: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
165.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 20:30:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
City
Potosí
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-20.21000, -68.14000
Temperature
11.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 165 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 165 km
Intermediate
165 km
165 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Pozo Almonte171.8 kmW16'878
Alto Hospicio205.1 kmW142'086
Cochabamba377.3 kmNE841'276

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Irruputuncu
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Olca-Paruma
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Tata Sabaya
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
  • Isluga
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Parinacota
    Distance: 250 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0
First 24 hours5
First 72 hours15
Strongest subsequent eventM5.6
M3.12025-12-21 10:41:44 UTC80.7 kmTARAPACA, CHILE M4.22025-12-21 12:47:02 UTC115.4 km42 km WNW of Ollagüe, Chile M4.02025-12-21 12:47:02 UTC111.8 kmANTOFAGASTA, CHILE M3.22025-12-21 12:53:12 UTC104.4 kmPOTOSI, BOLIVIA M3.52025-12-21 19:28:14 UTC93.6 kmTARAPACA, CHILE M2.52025-12-21 21:32:58 UTC91.1 kmTARAPACA, CHILE M3.02025-12-21 23:06:21 UTC85.7 kmTARAPACA, CHILE M3.82025-12-22 15:39:02 UTC92.7 kmTARAPACA, CHILE M4.82025-12-22 22:04:50 UTC95.4 km18 km N of Ollagüe, Chile M4.92025-12-22 22:04:51 UTC77.5 kmChile-Bolivia Border Region M2.62025-12-22 22:29:41 UTC110.7 kmTARAPACA, CHILE M3.22025-12-23 02:10:27 UTC133.1 kmTARAPACA, CHILE

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.2 to M5.3.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM5.3165.0 km15.3 km
GFZM5.2165.0 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#20
Earlier events M≥4172
Earlier events M≥529
Compared since2025-01-03

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.92025-05-26 03:50:26 UTC117.1 kmHuara M5.92025-05-26 03:50:25 UTC135.0 kmNorthern Chile M5.82025-10-14 17:10:11 UTC113.4 kmNorthern Chile M5.72025-05-26 03:50:25 UTC149.4 kmTARAPACA, CHILE M5.62025-09-19 04:55:55 UTC90.1 kmNorthern Chile

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