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M4.7 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 00:35:59 UTC Local time: —
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About this earthquake

On May 16, 2026 at 00:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia). At around 231 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Bolivia: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

ID
00f2fd10754d7e58a05af73ce0ceb2b2702287c1
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
231.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-16 00:35:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Municipio Colcha K
County
Provincia Nor Lípez
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-21.52000, -67.02000
Temperature
3.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 231 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 231 km
Intermediate
231 km
231 km — deeper than the regional average (189.4 km)
Regional average: 189.4 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Sairecabur
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  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 181 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile

Potosí

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 200 Catalogue entries

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