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M2.5 Depth: 157.8 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 20:54:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia) on July 1, 2026 at 20:54 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 158 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 157.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 157.8 km
Intermediate
157.8 km
157.8 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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