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Bolivia · Potosí

M4.1 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-09-29 18:21:50 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
178.0 km
Source
USGS

Potosí · Municipio San Pablo de Lipez

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia) on September 29, 2026 at 18:21 UTC. At around 178 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 178 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 178 km
Intermediate
178 km
178 km — close to the regional average (188.7 km)
Regional average: 188.7 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

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 198 Catalogue entries

Of 197 other entries for this area and period, 28 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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