Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 172.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Llica
Country overviewBolivia · Potosí
M2.9 Earthquake near Llica, Potosí (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
On February 23, 2026 at 09:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Llica, Potosí (Bolivia). At around 172 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
Details
ID
11bc6b0d34630ce383ed3a34df85d5772b09b0a2
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
172.1 km
UTC time
2026-02-23 09:13:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Llica
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.33000,
-68.23000
Temperature
5.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
172.1 km
172.1 km — close to the regional average (189.5 km)
Regional average: 189.5 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Potosí
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 332 Catalogue entries
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