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M2.7 Depth: 200.3 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 20:01:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia) on July 27, 2026 at 20:01 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 200 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 200.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 200.3 km
Intermediate
200.3 km
200.3 km — close to the regional average (186.7 km)
Regional average: 186.7 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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