Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 10.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Oruro · Salinas de Garcí Mendoza
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M3.9 Earthquake near Salinas de Garcí Mendoza, Oruro (Bolivia)
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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 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
Details
ID
04231464998622aac8bdfae95d40b150c4713499
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.6 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 22:23:13 UTC
Local time
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State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-19.28100,
-67.63000
Temperature
14.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10.6 km
10.6 km — shallower than the regional average (189.5 km)
Regional average: 189.5 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 247 Catalogue entries
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