Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 12.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
La Paz · Municipio Guanay
Country overviewBolivia · La Paz
M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio Guanay, La Paz (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
On July 30, 2026 at 15:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio Guanay, La Paz (Bolivia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
Details
ID
7d9088e2cfdd9d323fafeb547f61a25baae8c0fc
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
12.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 15:53:21 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-15.99800,
-68.09500
Temperature
7.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12.7 km
12.7 km — shallower than the regional average (189.3 km)
Regional average: 189.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 247 Catalogue entries
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