Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 16.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Santa Cruz · Municipio San Carlos
Country overviewBolivia · Santa Cruz
M3.2 Earthquake near Municipio San Carlos, Santa Cruz (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Municipio San Carlos, Santa Cruz (Bolivia) on September 1, 2026 at 07:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
269467050b76818d0883ece57a525464b20e1306
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
16.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 07:29:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.27000,
-63.76600
Temperature
21.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16.4 km
16.4 km — shallower than the regional average (189.3 km)
Regional average: 189.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Bolivia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 247 Catalogue entries
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