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M3.4 Depth: 159.3 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Municipio Charaña, La Paz (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-02-08 21:48:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 8, 2026 at 21:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Municipio Charaña, La Paz (Bolivia). At around 159 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 159.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 159.3 km
Intermediate
159.3 km
159.3 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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