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M4.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-07-25 02:39:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 25, 2025 at 02:39 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (186.7 km)
Regional average: 186.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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