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Bolivia · Potosí

M4.4 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-09-29 18:21:45 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
Source
USP

Potosí · Municipio San Pablo de Lipez

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About this earthquake

On September 29, 2026 at 18:21 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (188.7 km)
Regional average: 188.7 km
Why depth matters

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

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Potosí

Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 198 Catalogue entries

Of 197 other entries for this area and period, 13 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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