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M3.5 Depth: 95.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Municipio Porco, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 07:05:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Municipio Porco, Potosí (Bolivia) on February 16, 2026 at 07:05 UTC. At around 95 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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
M3.5
Depth
95.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-16 07:05:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Municipio Porco
County
Antonio Quijarro
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-19.70800, -65.97900
Temperature
1.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 95 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 95 km
Intermediate
95 km
95 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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