Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 172.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Municipio San Pedro de Quemes
Country overviewBolivia · Potosí
M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia) on July 22, 2026 at 14:39 UTC. At around 173 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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. Bolivia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
399c9ff78a1170e33239f0d64a2477b1951bd2d9
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
172.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 14:39:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.16000,
-68.02000
Temperature
3.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
172.6 km
172.6 km — close to the regional average (189.3 km)
Regional average: 189.3 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Potosí
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 332 Catalogue entries
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