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M3.3 Depth: 221.3 km

M3.3 Earthquake near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-08-18 09:49:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia) on August 18, 2025 at 09:49 UTC. At around 221 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
221.3 km
UTC time
2025-08-18 09:49:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
City
Potosí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.08000, -67.69000
Temperature
-5.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 221.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 221.3 km
Intermediate
221.3 km
221.3 km — close to the regional average (187.2 km)
Regional average: 187.2 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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