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Bolivia · Potosí

M3.4 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-09-07 13:10:35 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
230.4 km
Source
EMSC

Potosí · Municipio San Pablo de Lipez

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About this earthquake

On September 7, 2026 at 13:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 230 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 230.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 230.4 km
Intermediate
230.4 km
230.4 km — deeper than the regional average (189.1 km)
Regional average: 189.1 km
Why depth matters

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

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Potosí

Context for this earthquake

11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 191 Catalogue entries

Of 190 other entries for this area and period, 88 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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