Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 171.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Llica
Country overviewBolivia · Potosí
M2.6 Earthquake near Llica, Potosí (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
On May 19, 2026 at 11:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Llica, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 172 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
Details
ID
4aa92a953198a8a4c240f60025ae2a10745cc987
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
171.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 11:24:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Llica
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.44000,
-68.14000
Temperature
5.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
171.8 km
171.8 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 ≥ 2.0 · 332 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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