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Bolivia · Potosí

M4.0 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 14:35:41 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
185.0 km
Source
EMSC

Potosí · Municipio San Pablo de Lipez

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About this earthquake

On April 23, 2026 at 14:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 185 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 185 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 185 km
Intermediate
185 km
185 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.

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Potosí

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 200 Catalogue entries

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