M3.1 Depth: 184.6 km

M3.1 Earthquake near ORURO, BOLIVIA

UTC time: 2026-05-12 17:09:23 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 17:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near ORURO, BOLIVIA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 185 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
184.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 17:09:23 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.78100, -67.57100
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 184.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 184.6 km
Intermediate
184.6 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

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  • Isluga
    Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Parinacota
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 217 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
  • Irruputuncu
    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia

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