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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Municipio Arani, Cochabamba (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-09-13 11:49:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 13, 2025 at 11:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio Arani, Cochabamba (Bolivia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-13 11:49:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Cochabamba
City
Municipio Arani
County
Arani
Village
Pocoata
Source
usp
Coordinates
-17.62033, -65.74638

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (187.5 km)
Regional average: 187.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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