Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 248.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Oruro · Municipio Aullagas
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M3.8 Earthquake near Municipio Aullagas, Oruro (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
On September 17, 2026 at 14:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio Aullagas, Oruro (Bolivia). At around 249 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
2a69106286bd8b25ecab1756944bfeba960525ab
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
248.9 km
UTC time
2026-09-17 14:22:52 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-19.22400,
-67.02900
Temperature
11.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
248.9 km
248.9 km — deeper than the regional average (189.2 km)
Regional average: 189.2 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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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 244 Catalogue entries
Of 243 other entries for this area and period, 64 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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