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M3.0 Depth: 229.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio San Agustin, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 11:53:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 11:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Agustin, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 229 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 229 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 229 km
Intermediate
229 km
229 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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