Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 10.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
La Paz · Municipio Charaña
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M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio Charaña, La Paz (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
On August 12, 2026 at 07:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Municipio Charaña, La Paz (Bolivia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
95ee7aae20e9f2aad6d4f5496749948dbd298547
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.3 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 07:03:45 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.94000,
-69.29000
Temperature
2.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10.3 km
10.3 km — shallower than the regional average (188.7 km)
Regional average: 188.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 245 Catalogue entries
Of 244 other entries for this area and period, 102 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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