Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 27.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Municipio Sacaca
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M3.7 Earthquake near Municipio Sacaca, Potosí (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
On September 17, 2026 at 00:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio Sacaca, Potosí (Bolivia). With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
23bed98fda5696b8051bc1f842b44dccb5ffadfa
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
27.3 km
UTC time
2026-09-17 00:36:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Alto Ticanoma II
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.07800,
-66.27600
Temperature
6.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
27.3 km
27.3 km — shallower than the regional average (189.2 km)
Regional average: 189.2 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Potosí
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, 56 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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