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M3.1 Depth: 156.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near LA PAZ, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-12-19 19:56:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 19, 2025 at 19:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near LA PAZ, BOLIVIA (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 157 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
156.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 19:56:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
City
La Paz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.49200, -69.30200
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 156.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 156.9 km
Intermediate
156.9 km
156.9 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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