Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 170.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí
Country overviewBolivia
M3.8 Earthquake near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia) on December 19, 2025 at 12:37 UTC. At around 171 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
170.8 km
170.8 km — close to the regional average (189.5 km)
Regional average: 189.5 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
Potosí
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 200 Catalogue entries
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