Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 161.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Tahua
Country overviewBolivia · Potosí
M3.4 Earthquake near Tahua, Potosí (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Tahua, Potosí (Bolivia) on October 17, 2026 at 05:55 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 162 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.
Details
ID
21c32a0c9941ad0fc1a76d48d3a336d6148b9eee
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
161.8 km
UTC time
2026-10-17 05:55:45 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.57000,
-68.03000
Temperature
1.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
161.8 km
161.8 km — close to the regional average (189.3 km)
Regional average: 189.3 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
Potosí
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 200 Catalogue entries
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