Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 156.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
La Paz
Country overviewBolivia
M3.1 Earthquake near LA PAZ, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)
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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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
156.9 km
156.9 km — close to the regional average (189.5 km)
Regional average: 189.5 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 247 Catalogue entries
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