Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 229.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Municipio San Agustin
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M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio San Agustin, Potosí (Bolivia)
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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 M3.5.
Details
ID
74ce8b5b711dd1ffd3f292714ee38e9c0a571e2f
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
229.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 11:53:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.22000,
-67.68000
Temperature
-3.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
229 km
229 km — deeper than the regional average (189.3 km)
Regional average: 189.3 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
Potosí
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 200 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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