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M3.8 Depth: 187.3 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 07:48:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2026 at 07:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 187 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
187.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 07:48:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Municipio San Pablo de Lipez
County
Provincia Sur Lípez
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.03000, -67.64000
Temperature
-8.6°C

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