Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 252.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Uyuni
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M3.1 Earthquake near Uyuni, Potosí (Bolivia)
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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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
1a4bdcd082bf38a6d9dd469d7daca689a535439a
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
252.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 01:28:21 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-19.59300,
-66.88700
Temperature
2.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
252.6 km
252.6 km — deeper than the regional average (189.4 km)
Regional average: 189.4 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 ≥ 3.0 · 200 Catalogue entries
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