M4.8 Depth: 163.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near POTOSI, BOLIVIA

UTC time: 2026-04-30 13:42:17 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 13:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near POTOSI, BOLIVIA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 163 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
163.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 13:42:17 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.35000, -66.74000
Temperature
14.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 163 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 163 km
Intermediate
163 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

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  • Putana
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Sairecabur
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 126 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Licancabur
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Colachi
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile

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