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M3.7 Depth: 252.9 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 13:03:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 16, 2026 at 13:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia). At around 253 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 252.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 252.9 km
Intermediate
252.9 km
252.9 km — deeper than the regional average (187.5 km)
Regional average: 187.5 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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