Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 185.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Municipio San Pablo de Lipez
Country overviewBolivia · Potosí
M3.7 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
On April 4, 2026 at 18:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia). At around 185 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
9fcc636d3f65c341632d12e0a8b95fae29cc81da
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
185.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 18:54:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Village
Quetena Grande
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.25800,
-67.34700
Depth profile
Intermediate
185.3 km
185.3 km — close to the regional average (189.5 km)
Regional average: 189.5 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 ≥ 3.0 · 200 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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