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M4.7 Depth: 249.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Peru-Bolivia Border Region (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-09-22 11:30:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 22, 2025 at 11:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Peru-Bolivia Border Region (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 249 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Bolivia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
249.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-22 11:30:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
City
La Paz
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-15.70000, -69.34000
Temperature
8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 249 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 249 km
Intermediate
249 km
249 km — deeper than 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

  • Ticsani
    Distance: 179 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
  • Ubinas
    Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'608 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Peru
  • Tutupaca
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru
  • Yucamane
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
  • Huaynaputina
    Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru
  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru

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