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M4.2 Depth: 136.3 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Llica, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 11:54:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Llica, Potosí (Bolivia) on July 15, 2026 at 11:54 UTC. At around 136 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
136.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 11:54:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Llica
County
Daniel Campos
Village
Llica
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-20.50420, -68.19570
Temperature
3.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 136.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 136.3 km
Intermediate
136.3 km
136.3 km — shallower than the regional average (187.2 km)
Regional average: 187.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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