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M2.8 Depth: 163.9 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 10:28:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia) on June 24, 2026 at 10:28 UTC. At around 164 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 163.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 163.9 km
Intermediate
163.9 km
163.9 km — close to the regional average (186.4 km)
Regional average: 186.4 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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