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M3.8 Earthquake near Uyuni, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-09-18 09:55:09 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Uyuni, Potosí (Bolivia) on September 18, 2026 at 09:55 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 256 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
97770110a1e5fdad0edf3d6048cc21fef1c82a04
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
255.9 km
UTC time
2026-09-18 09:55:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Uyuni
County
Antonio Quijarro
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.85900, -66.50300
Temperature
1.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 255.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 255.9 km
Intermediate
255.9 km
255.9 km — deeper than the regional average (189.2 km)
Regional average: 189.2 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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Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 197 Catalogue entries

Of 196 other entries for this area and period, 47 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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