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M2.8 Depth: 167.9 km

M2.8 Earthquake near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 20:11:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia) on December 12, 2025 at 20:11 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 168 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
167.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 20:11:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
City
Potosí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.21000, -68.10000
Temperature
6.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 167.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 167.9 km
Intermediate
167.9 km
167.9 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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