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M4.2 Depth: 183.1 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 63 km NE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 04:55:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near 63 km NE of San Pedro de Atacama, Chile (Bolivia) on December 26, 2025 at 04:55 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 183 km. 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
183.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 04:55:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
City
Potosí
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-22.55050, -67.72140
Temperature
2.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 183.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 183.1 km
Intermediate
183.1 km
183.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Putana
    Distance: 14 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Sairecabur
    Distance: 26 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Licancabur
    Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Guayaques
    Distance: 41 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 50 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Colachi
    Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile

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