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M3.1 Depth: 201.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near POTOSI, BOLIVIA

UTC time: 2026-03-16 11:26:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near POTOSI, BOLIVIA on March 16, 2026 at 11:26 UTC. At around 202 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
201.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 11:26:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.05000, -67.77000
Temperature
17.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 201.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 201.8 km
Intermediate
201.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Sairecabur
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Licancabur
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Guayaques
    Distance: 96 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 106 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Colachi
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile

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