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Bolivia · Potosí

M4.3 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 05:24:50 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
173.0 km
Source
GFZ

Potosí · Municipio San Pablo de Lipez

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia) on June 15, 2026 at 05:24 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 173 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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 (189.5 km)
Regional average: 189.5 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

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 200 Catalogue entries

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