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M3.0 Depth: 206.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 16:04:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia) on August 21, 2026 at 16:04 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 206 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 206.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 206.1 km
Intermediate
206.1 km
206.1 km — close to the regional average (187.4 km)
Regional average: 187.4 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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