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M2.6 Depth: 173.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2025-11-14 00:27:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near POTOSI, BOLIVIA (Bolivia) on November 14, 2025 at 00:27 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 173 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
173.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-14 00:27:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
City
Potosí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.55000, -67.76000
Temperature
2.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 173 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 173 km
Intermediate
173 km
173 km — close to the regional average (187.5 km)
Regional average: 187.5 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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