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M3.3 Depth: 193.9 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-04-09 21:26:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia) on April 9, 2026 at 21:26 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 194 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 193.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 193.9 km
Intermediate
193.9 km
193.9 km — close to the regional average (187.4 km)
Regional average: 187.4 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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