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M3.1 Depth: 252.6 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Uyuni, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 01:28:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2026 at 01:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Uyuni, Potosí (Bolivia). At around 253 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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 M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
252.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 01:28:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Uyuni
County
Antonio Quijarro
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-19.59300, -66.88700
Temperature
2.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 252.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 252.6 km
Intermediate
252.6 km
252.6 km — deeper than the regional average (187.4 km)
Regional average: 187.4 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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