M4.6 Earthquake 19 km SSE of Uyuni, Bolivia — July 3, 2025
2025-07-03 22:42:57 UTC (2025-07-03) · approx. 6:42 PM UTC-4 local
On July 3, 2025 at 22:42 UTC, a magnitude 4.6 intermediate depth earthquake struck 19 km SSE of Uyuni, Bolivia, at a depth of 231.9 km and coordinates -20.6062°, -66.7230°. This earthquake was detected by 54 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 326, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 120 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 899 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-66.7230°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Uyuni, Bolivia?
The magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck 19 km SSE of Uyuni, Bolivia on July 3, 2025 at 22:42 UTC had a depth of 231.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -20.6062°, -66.7230°, which is 19 km SSE of Uyuni, Bolivia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.6 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qajk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, July 3, 2025). M4.6 Earthquake 19 km SSE of Uyuni, Bolivia — July 3, 2025. Retrieved September 12, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qajk/