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M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 09:37:30 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On July 14, 2026 at 09:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 237 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

ID
245e588bd7e139fc6800781d1ecf68cd339f7090
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
236.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 09:37:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Municipio Colcha K
County
Provincia Nor Lípez
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.98000, -67.67000
Temperature
-6.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 236.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 236.5 km
Intermediate
236.5 km
236.5 km — deeper than 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

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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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