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Bolivia · Potosí

M3.1 Earthquake near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-09-20 02:29:13 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
240.3 km
Source
EMSC

Potosí · Municipio San Pedro de Quemes

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About this earthquake

On September 20, 2026 at 02:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 240 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 240.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 240.3 km
Intermediate
240.3 km
240.3 km — deeper than the regional average (189.2 km)
Regional average: 189.2 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

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 197 Catalogue entries

Of 196 other entries for this area and period, 149 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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