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M3.2 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-04-13 13:24:59 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On April 13, 2026 at 13:24 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia). At around 144 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

ID
0832340eea4789ad3a17ae36615ccc642c3ab38e
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
144.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-13 13:24:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Municipio Colcha K
County
Provincia Nor Lípez
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.43500, -66.92200
Temperature
14.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 144.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 144.1 km
Intermediate
144.1 km
144.1 km — shallower than the regional average (189.5 km)
Regional average: 189.5 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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Potosí

Context for this earthquake

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

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