Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 165.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Municipio San Pedro de Quemes
Country overviewBolivia · Potosí
M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
On October 12, 2026 at 11:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia). At around 166 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
ac06842670ab8093f05be86eb8819d5418ea1e21
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
165.5 km
UTC time
2026-10-12 11:58:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.28000,
-68.04000
Temperature
1.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
165.5 km
165.5 km — close to the regional average (189.1 km)
Regional average: 189.1 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
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