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M4.2 Depth: 216.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Municipio Quillacas, Oruro (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-04-14 18:59:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Municipio Quillacas, Oruro (Bolivia) on April 14, 2026 at 18:59 UTC. At around 216 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 216 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 216 km
Intermediate
216 km
216 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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