Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 167.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Municipio San Pedro de Quemes
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M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
On September 12, 2026 at 00:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia). At around 167 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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 M2.9.
Details
ID
696add762b7a329b95788ad1436732e63be18a17
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
167.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-12 00:15:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.12000,
-68.09000
Temperature
5.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
167.4 km
167.4 km — close to the regional average (188.7 km)
Regional average: 188.7 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Potosí
Context for this earthquake
14 Sep 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 317 Catalogue entries
Of 316 other entries for this area and period, 217 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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