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M3.5 Depth: 10.3 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio Charaña, La Paz (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 07:03:45 UTC Local time: —

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. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10.3 km
Shallow
10.3 km
10.3 km — shallower than the regional average (187 km)
Regional average: 187 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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