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M4.3 Depth: 254.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Provincia Avaroa, Oruro (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-07-07 17:18:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Provincia Avaroa, Oruro (Bolivia) on July 7, 2025 at 17:18 UTC. At around 254 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: 254 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 254 km
Intermediate
254 km
254 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

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