M4.5 Earthquake 44 km SSW of Challapata, Bolivia — July 7, 2025
2025-07-07 17:18:36 UTC (2025-07-07) · approx. 1:18 PM UTC-4 local
On July 7, 2025 at 17:18 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 44 km SSW of Challapata, Bolivia, at a depth of 245.4 km and coordinates -19.2936°, -66.8751°. This earthquake was detected by 59 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-66.8751°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Challapata, Bolivia?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 44 km SSW of Challapata, Bolivia on July 7, 2025 at 17:18 UTC had a depth of 245.4 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -19.2936°, -66.8751°, which is 44 km SSW of Challapata, Bolivia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qb7e). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, July 7, 2025). M4.5 Earthquake 44 km SSW of Challapata, Bolivia — July 7, 2025. Retrieved September 12, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qb7e/