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M3.1 Depth: 241.6 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-04-17 06:00:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 17, 2026 at 06:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 242 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause 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: 241.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 241.6 km
Intermediate
241.6 km
241.6 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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