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M2.7 Depth: 190.5 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 20:25:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 23, 2026 at 20:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia). At around 191 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 190.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 190.5 km
Intermediate
190.5 km
190.5 km — close to the regional average (186 km)
Regional average: 186 km
Why depth matters

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

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