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M3.9 Depth: 185.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Corque, Oruro (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 00:16:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Corque, Oruro (Bolivia) on September 12, 2025 at 00:16 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 185 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
185.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-12 00:16:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Oruro
City
Corque
County
Carangas
Village
Corque
Source
usp
Coordinates
-18.34640, -67.54857

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 185 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 185 km
Intermediate
185 km
185 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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