Under land 258 kilometer from Sena Madureira in Brazil, a significant Magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred in the morning of Tuesday March 11th, 2025. Such earthquakes in regions like this usually have a minimal impact on people and the economy. Other countries near the epicenter include Bolivia and Peru.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in Brazil, 258 kilometer (160 mi) southwest of Sena Madureira in Acre. The center of this earthquake had a very deep depth of 647 km. Deep earthquakes usually have less impact than shallower earthquakes of similar strenght.
| Date and Time: | Mar 11, 2025 10:08 (La Paz Time) - Mar 11, 2025 14:08 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 203 km WNW of Cobija, Pando, Bolivia. Coordinates 10°28'13"S 70°32'38"W. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.6 Detected by 33 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.054 . |
| Depth: | 647 km (402 mi) A very deep depth. |
| Max. Intensity: | II
Weak On the Modified Mercalli Scale. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Tsunami very unlikely Tsunami's are usually caused by MAG-6.5+ earthquakes, less than 100km shallow, and with an epicenter under sea. Neither of this seems to be the case. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Minimal impact predicted
The US Geographic Survey (USGS) describes the impact of this earthquake as follows:
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Based on scientific estimates by the USGS, the risk of high fatalities for this earthquake is classified at level GREEN (low). They expect an 65% likelyhood of between 0 and 1 fatalities, and a 96% chance that the number of fatalities falls no higher than 10.
The USGS classifies the economic impact of this earthquake at level GREEN (low). They expect an 65% likelyhood of between 0 and 1 million US Dollars in economic damage and impact, and a 96% chance that the economic impact of this earthquake falls no higher than 10 million USD.
Not many people felt this earthquake
People in 3 countries have been exposed to shaking.
| People | MMI Level | Shaking | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234,300 | I |
Not noticable | None |
| 0 | II |
Very weak | None |
| 0 | III |
Weak | Probably none |
| 0 | IV |
Light | Likely none |
| 0 | V |
Moderate | Very light |
| 0 | VI |
Strong | Light |
| 0 | VII |
Very Strong | Moderate |
| 0 | VIII |
Severe | Moderate to heavy |
| 0 | IX |
Violent | Heavy |
| 0 | X |
Extreme | Very heavy |
Nearby towns and cities
Bolivia , Brazil and Peru are all located within 300km distance of the epicenter of the earthquake.
Located 203 kilometer (126 mi) west-northwest of the epicenter of this earthquake, Cobija (Pando, Bolivia) is the nearest significant population center. The intensity of shaking and damage in Cobija is estimated to be around level I on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale (not noticeable, no damage).
The table below provides an overview of all places in proximity of today's earthquake. Where available, the estimated intensity on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale in each place is included. Places where this information is omitted likely experienced little impact.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place | Intensity (MMI) |
|---|---|---|
| 203 km (126 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Cobija Pando, Bolivia. |
I
Not felt |
| 258 km (160 mi) NE from epicenter |
Sena Madureira Acre, Brazil. |
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| 258 km (160 mi) N from epicenter |
Tarauacá Acre, Brazil. |
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| 277 km (172 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Tambopata Madre de Dios, Peru. |
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| 278 km (173 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Puerto Maldonado Madre de Dios, Peru. |
Earthquake Intensity Map
The maximum intensity (MMI Scale) caused by this earthquake is I. The map below shows in which areas this earthquake was the most and least impactful. It is based on data from the US Geographic Survey.
Risk of aftershocks?
We monitor for foreshocks or aftershocks that have a magnitude of 2.5+ and occur within 100km (62 mi) of the epicenter of this earthquake. So far no such earthquakes have been detected.
The risk of aftershocks decreases rapidly over time. Usually, aftershocks are at least one order of magnitude lower than a main shock.
It's always adviced to be cautious of the risk of a larger shock following any significant earthquake, however this risk is fairly small. There is a roughly 94 percent change that no larger main shock will follow in the days following this earthquake.
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this are common in the region
Earthquakes of this strength occur quite regularly in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since January 28th, 2024, when a 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit 266 km (165 mi) further north-northwest. An even stronger magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck on November 24th, 2015.
In total, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.6 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every year.
Tsunami very unlikely
It is very unlikely that this eartquake will cause any tsunami's. The reported magnitude is lower than the MAG-6.5 strength required to cause any earthquakes. In addition, this earthquake was not very shallow and appears to have occurred under land. However always stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
| Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
| This Earthquake | Not this earthquake. This earthquake appears to have struck on land far from any coast. |
Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.6. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
Not this earthquake. This earthquake occurred at a depth of 647 km (402 mi). Earthquakes this deep in the earth are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 14/03/25 13:28 (). This article is automatically generated based on available data. We keep checking multiple sources for additional information. This article gets updated as new details on this earthquake become available.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us6000py4l
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20250311_0000221
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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