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M3.7 Depth: 251.3 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Tahua, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 01:00:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Tahua, Potosí (Bolivia) on July 12, 2026 at 01:00 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 251 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
251.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 01:00:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Tahua
County
Daniel Campos
Village
Yonza
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.63000, -68.03000
Temperature
4.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 251.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 251.3 km
Intermediate
251.3 km
251.3 km — deeper than the regional average (187.2 km)
Regional average: 187.2 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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