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M3.9 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-09-17 15:03:20 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia) on September 17, 2026 at 15:03 UTC. At around 191 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

ID
114b677b488ec840b61e295866418e733c841021
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
191.4 km
UTC time
2026-09-17 15:03:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Municipio Colcha K
County
Provincia Nor Lípez
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.25000, -67.46600
Temperature
7.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 191.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 191.4 km
Intermediate
191.4 km
191.4 km — close to the regional average (189.2 km)
Regional average: 189.2 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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  • Putana
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Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 197 Catalogue entries

Of 196 other entries for this area and period, 43 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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