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M3.0 Depth: 199.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 13:57:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 9, 2026 at 13:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 200 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 199.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 199.8 km
Intermediate
199.8 km
199.8 km — close to the regional average (187.2 km)
Regional average: 187.2 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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