Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 267.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Oruro · Salinas de Garcí Mendoza
Country overviewBolivia · Oruro
M2.8 Earthquake near Salinas de Garcí Mendoza, Oruro (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
On September 18, 2026 at 23:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Salinas de Garcí Mendoza, Oruro (Bolivia). At around 267 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
108b2d093a6f38d7e04a9a83e65d260259274606
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
267.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-18 23:59:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Jarinilla
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-19.12000,
-67.80000
Temperature
6.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
267 km
267 km — deeper than the regional average (189.2 km)
Regional average: 189.2 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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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 379 Catalogue entries
Of 378 other entries for this area and period, 271 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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