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M2.8 Depth: 176.8 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-03-26 08:03:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 26, 2026 at 08:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 177 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC 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: 176.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 176.8 km
Intermediate
176.8 km
176.8 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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