M3.3 Depth: 211.1 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-04-24 20:17:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 24, 2026 at 20:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 211 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 211.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 211.1 km
Intermediate
211.1 km
211.1 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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