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M2.9 Depth: 167.9 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Llica, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-04-25 23:16:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 25, 2026 at 23:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Llica, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 168 km. 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
167.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-25 23:16:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Llica
County
Daniel Campos
Village
Llica
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.29000, -68.20000
Temperature
9.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 167.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 167.9 km
Intermediate
167.9 km
167.9 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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