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M3.5 Depth: 167.4 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Tahua, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-06-26 00:20:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 26, 2026 at 00:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Tahua, Potosí (Bolivia). At around 167 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
167.4 km
UTC time
2026-06-26 00:20:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Tahua
County
Daniel Campos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.53000, -68.09000
Temperature
-1.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 167.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 167.4 km
Intermediate
167.4 km
167.4 km — close to the regional average (186.4 km)
Regional average: 186.4 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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