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M2.7 Depth: 124.4 km

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

UTC time: 2026-05-29 16:12:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 29, 2026 at 16:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia). At around 124 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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: 124.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 124.4 km
Intermediate
124.4 km
124.4 km — shallower than 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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