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M3.4 Depth: 191.9 km

M3.4 Earthquake near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-09-26 09:47:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia) on September 26, 2025 at 09:47 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 192 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
191.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-26 09:47:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
City
Potosí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.22000, -67.68000
Temperature
4.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 191.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 191.9 km
Intermediate
191.9 km
191.9 km — close to the regional average (187.5 km)
Regional average: 187.5 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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