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M3.1 Depth: 252.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Tupiza, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 14:10:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Tupiza, Potosí (Bolivia) on September 4, 2026 at 14:10 UTC. At around 253 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
252.7 km
UTC time
2026-09-04 14:10:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Tupiza
County
Sur Chichas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.38600, -66.22500
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 252.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 252.7 km
Intermediate
252.7 km
252.7 km — deeper than the regional average (187.5 km)
Regional average: 187.5 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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