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M3.1 Earthquake near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-11-11 01:02:17 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
172.1 km
Source
EMSC

Potosí · Municipio San Pedro de Quemes

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia) on November 11, 2026 at 01:02 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 172 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
3cc027260573b5233b535a92b693cad84daccf60
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
172.1 km
UTC time
2026-11-11 01:02:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Municipio San Pedro de Quemes
County
Provincia Nor Lípez
Village
Canton San Pedro de Quemes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.76000, -68.03000
Temperature
12.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 172.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 172.1 km
Intermediate
172.1 km
172.1 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.

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Potosí

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 200 Catalogue entries

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