Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 144.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Municipio San Pedro de Quemes
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M2.9 Earthquake near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia) on October 28, 2026 at 16:14 UTC. At around 145 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.
Details
ID
95c89e7cbb629bf1c7be29ef62f2d92c78266141
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
144.6 km
UTC time
2026-10-28 16:14:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.99000,
-68.37000
Temperature
7.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
144.6 km
144.6 km — shallower than the regional average (189 km)
Regional average: 189 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
Potosí
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 332 Catalogue entries
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