M3.6 Depth: 165.1 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 19:19:20 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia) on July 17, 2026 at 19:19 UTC. At around 165 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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 165.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 165.1 km
Intermediate
165.1 km
165.1 km — close to the regional average (187.1 km)
Regional average: 187.1 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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