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M3.6 Depth: 173.9 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Tahua, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-03-24 21:15:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 24, 2026 at 21:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Tahua, Potosí (Bolivia). At around 174 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
173.9 km
UTC time
2026-03-24 21:15:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Tahua
County
Daniel Campos
Village
Tahua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.58000, -68.03000
Temperature
11.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 173.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 173.9 km
Intermediate
173.9 km
173.9 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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