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Bolivia · Potosí

M4.5 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-10-23 02:45:41 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
235.8 km
Source
USGS

Potosí · Municipio San Pablo de Lipez

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About this earthquake

On October 23, 2026 at 02:45 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 236 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 235.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 235.8 km
Intermediate
235.8 km
235.8 km — deeper than the regional average (189.6 km)
Regional average: 189.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Tectonic context

Located on the Altiplano Plate.
Near the boundary Altiplano ↔ South America · about 17 km away

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Potosí

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 200 Catalogue entries

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