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M3.2 Depth: 227.2 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 16:49:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2026 at 16:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pedro de Quemes, Potosí (Bolivia). At around 227 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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: 227.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 227.2 km
Intermediate
227.2 km
227.2 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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