M3.0 Depth: 206.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 08:49:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia) on July 21, 2026 at 08:49 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 207 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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 M3.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 206.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 206.9 km
Intermediate
206.9 km
206.9 km — close to the regional average (187.4 km)
Regional average: 187.4 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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