M4.6 Depth: 165.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-07-13 20:10:57 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia) on July 13, 2025 at 20:10 UTC. At around 165 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 event was recorded by USP. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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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

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