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M3.6 Depth: 200.9 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Municipio San Agustin, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 04:39:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio San Agustin, Potosí (Bolivia) on July 9, 2026 at 04:39 UTC. At around 201 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 200.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 200.9 km
Intermediate
200.9 km
200.9 km — close to the regional average (187.2 km)
Regional average: 187.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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