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M4.4 Depth: 92.2 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Llica, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-08-16 08:08:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2025 at 08:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Llica, Potosí (Bolivia). At around 92 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
92.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-16 08:08:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Llica
County
Daniel Campos
Village
Llica
Source
usp
Coordinates
-20.21015, -68.46890

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 92.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 92.2 km
Intermediate
92.2 km
92.2 km — shallower than 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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