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M2.8 Depth: 224.6 km

M2.8 Earthquake near POTOSI, BOLIVIA

UTC time: 2026-05-22 08:45:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near POTOSI, BOLIVIA on May 22, 2026 at 08:45 UTC. At around 225 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
224.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 08:45:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.23000, -67.83000
Temperature
-4.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 224.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 224.6 km
Intermediate
224.6 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
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