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M2.8 Depth: 197.1 km

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

UTC time: 2026-01-07 04:12:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipio San Pablo de Lipez, Potosí (Bolivia) on January 7, 2026 at 04:12 UTC. At around 197 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 197.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 197.1 km
Intermediate
197.1 km
197.1 km — close to 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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