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Bolivia · Potosí

M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 01:39:07 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
203.7 km
Source
EMSC

Potosí · Municipio San Pablo de Lipez

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia) on February 6, 2026 at 01:39 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 204 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 203.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 203.7 km
Intermediate
203.7 km
203.7 km — close to the regional average (189.2 km)
Regional average: 189.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Context for this earthquake

24 Sep 2025 – 24 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 325 Catalogue entries

Of 324 other entries for this area and period, 224 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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