Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 171.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Municipio San Pedro de Quemes
Country overviewBolivia · Potosí
M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia) on April 17, 2026 at 11:58 UTC. At around 172 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. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
Details
ID
40481df9656adcae6b707cac226060625eaf3a8e
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
171.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-17 11:58:17 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Canton San Pedro de Quemes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.72000,
-68.07000
Temperature
4.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
171.5 km
171.5 km — close to the regional average (189.4 km)
Regional average: 189.4 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 ≥ 3.0 · 200 Catalogue entries
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