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M3.4 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-09-11 21:07:47 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 11, 2026 at 21:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia). At around 226 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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 M2.9.

Details

ID
0ef832af0a6812363c7245df845d950217c15496
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
226.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-11 21:07:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Municipio Colcha K
County
Provincia Nor Lípez
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.91000, -67.73000
Temperature
8.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 226.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 226.1 km
Intermediate
226.1 km
226.1 km — close to the regional average (188.7 km)
Regional average: 188.7 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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Context for this earthquake

14 Sep 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 191 Catalogue entries

Of 190 other entries for this area and period, 86 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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