Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 251.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Tahua
Country overviewBolivia · Potosí
M3.7 Earthquake near Tahua, Potosí (Bolivia)
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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. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
Details
ID
46cd3e1ce9c25e1db9c4ef656e6775f8e941795f
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
251.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 01:00:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Yonza
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.63000,
-68.03000
Temperature
4.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
251.3 km
251.3 km — deeper than 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 ≥ 3.0 · 200 Catalogue entries
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