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M2.7 Depth: 222.1 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 05:30:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 05:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 222 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 222.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 222.1 km
Intermediate
222.1 km
222.1 km — close to the regional average (187.2 km)
Regional average: 187.2 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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