Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 221.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Municipio San Pablo de Lipez
Country overviewBolivia · Potosí
M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
On October 15, 2026 at 20:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia). At around 222 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
1cf58be2073cc31754ccfc7e29fdad6295c102aa
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
221.7 km
UTC time
2026-10-15 20:43:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.10000,
-67.69000
Temperature
10.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
221.7 km
221.7 km — close to the regional average (189.1 km)
Regional average: 189.1 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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Stats (last 24h)
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