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M2.6 Depth: 171.8 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Llica, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 11:24:44 UTC Local time: —

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 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
171.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 11:24:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Llica
County
Daniel Campos
Village
Llica
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.44000, -68.14000
Temperature
5.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 171.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 171.8 km
Intermediate
171.8 km
171.8 km — close to the regional average (187.4 km)
Regional average: 187.4 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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