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M3.5 Depth: 23.2 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Ayopaya, Cochabamba (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 08:23:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Ayopaya, Cochabamba (Bolivia) on February 6, 2026 at 08:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
23.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-06 08:23:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Cochabamba
City
Ayopaya
County
Carrasco
Village
Ayopaya
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-16.93200, -65.01700
Temperature
13.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.2 km
Shallow
23.2 km
23.2 km — shallower than the regional average (187.4 km)
Regional average: 187.4 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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    Distance: 473 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
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