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Bolivia · Chuquisaca

M3.1 Earthquake near Municipio San Lucas, Chuquisaca (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-11-14 17:49:09 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
18.4 km
Source
EMSC

Chuquisaca · Municipio San Lucas

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Municipio San Lucas, Chuquisaca (Bolivia) on November 14, 2026 at 17:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

ID
16f8648f736582a89c006a5c281954396857f1d2
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
18.4 km
UTC time
2026-11-14 17:49:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Chuquisaca
City
Municipio San Lucas
County
Provincia Nor Cinti
Village
Pasla
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-19.96100, -64.77100
Temperature
22.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.4 km
Shallow
18.4 km
18.4 km — shallower than the regional average (189.1 km)
Regional average: 189.1 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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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 247 Catalogue entries

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