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Bolivia · Potosí

M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-10-01 15:31:14 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
214.2 km
Source
EMSC

Potosí · Municipio San Pablo de Lipez

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About this earthquake

On October 1, 2026 at 15:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 214 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 214.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 214.2 km
Intermediate
214.2 km
214.2 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.

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Potosí

Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 331 Catalogue entries

Of 330 other entries for this area and period, 226 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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