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M3.9 Depth: 10.6 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Salinas de Garcí Mendoza, Oruro (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 22:23:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 9, 2026 at 22:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Salinas de Garcí Mendoza, Oruro (Bolivia). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.6 km
Shallow
10.6 km
10.6 km — shallower than the regional average (187.5 km)
Regional average: 187.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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