Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 252.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Municipio San Pablo de Lipez
Country overviewBolivia · Potosí
M2.7 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia) on October 17, 2026 at 11:11 UTC. At around 252 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
77aadc670c8d41d8bb60c5def15d482528a9bc1f
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
252.2 km
UTC time
2026-10-17 11:11:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.08000,
-67.54000
Temperature
1.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
252.2 km
252.2 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 ≥ 2.0 · 332 Catalogue entries
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Country (24h)
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