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M2.7 Depth: 193.7 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-02 11:46:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 2, 2026 at 11:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 194 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 193.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 193.7 km
Intermediate
193.7 km
193.7 km — close to the regional average (187 km)
Regional average: 187 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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