M4.5 Depth: 171.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Tahua, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 08:00:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Tahua, Potosí (Bolivia) on July 1, 2026 at 08:00 UTC. At around 171 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

171.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-01 08:00:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bolivia

State

Potosí

City

Tahua

County

Daniel Campos

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-20.53630, -67.92320

Temperature

-0.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

171 km

171 km — close to 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Altiplano Plate.

Near the boundary Altiplano ↔ South America · about 107 km away

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