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M3.0 Depth: 153.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near LA PAZ, BOLIVIA

UTC time: 2026-03-18 17:28:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near LA PAZ, BOLIVIA on March 18, 2026 at 17:28 UTC. At around 153 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
153.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-18 17:28:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.53500, -69.41600
Temperature
14.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 153.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 153.2 km
Intermediate
153.2 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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