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M2.8 Depth: 213.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 23:13:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 23:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia). At around 213 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 213 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 213 km
Intermediate
213 km
213 km — close to the regional average (186.4 km)
Regional average: 186.4 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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