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M3.0 Depth: 12.7 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio Guanay, La Paz (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 15:53:21 UTC Local time: —

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 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.7 km
Shallow
12.7 km
12.7 km — shallower than the regional average (186.7 km)
Regional average: 186.7 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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