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M3.6 Depth: 242.3 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 05:01:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia) on February 17, 2026 at 05:01 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 242 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 242.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 242.3 km
Intermediate
242.3 km
242.3 km — deeper 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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