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M3.1 Depth: 213.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 12:59:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 12:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 214 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 213.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 213.8 km
Intermediate
213.8 km
213.8 km — close to the regional average (187 km)
Regional average: 187 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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