M3.8 Depth: 237.8 km

M3.8 Earthquake near San Pablo de Lipez, Departamento de Potosi (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-06-11 03:24:09 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near San Pablo de Lipez, Departamento de Potosi (Bolivia) on June 11, 2026 at 03:24 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 238 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 237.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 237.8 km
Intermediate
237.8 km
237.8 km — deeper than the regional average (187.4 km)
Regional average: 187.4 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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