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M3.1 Depth: 219.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Salinas de Garcí Mendoza, Oruro (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 18:11:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2026 at 18:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Salinas de Garcí Mendoza, Oruro (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 219 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 219.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 219.2 km
Intermediate
219.2 km
219.2 km — close to 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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