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Bolivia · Potosí

M2.6 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-11-07 03:54:49 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
197.3 km
Source
EMSC

Potosí · Municipio San Pablo de Lipez

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia) on November 7, 2026 at 03:54 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 197 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 197.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 197.3 km
Intermediate
197.3 km
197.3 km — close to the regional average (189.3 km)
Regional average: 189.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Potosí

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 332 Catalogue entries

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