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

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-18.78100, -67.57100

Temperature

14.1°C

Map

Depth profile

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

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