M3.1 Depth: 10.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near POTOSI, BOLIVIA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 14:58:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near POTOSI, BOLIVIA on April 5, 2026 at 14:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

10.5 km

UTC time

2026-04-05 14:58:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-20.09000, -68.64000

Temperature

10.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10.5 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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Stats (last 24h)

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