M2.6 Depth: 182.1 km

M2.6 Earthquake near POTOSI, BOLIVIA

UTC time: 2026-05-19 23:32:44 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near POTOSI, BOLIVIA on May 19, 2026 at 23:32 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 182 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
182.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 23:32:44 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.83000, -67.79000
Temperature
0.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 182.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 182.1 km
Intermediate
182.1 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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