Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 203.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Municipio Colcha K
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M2.9 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia) on August 16, 2026 at 16:24 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 204 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
33ff9de2c30df1ec73e867987dcc14b9d3c64111
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
203.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 16:24:39 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.36000,
-67.94000
Temperature
6.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
203.7 km
203.7 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 ≥ 2.0 · 332 Catalogue entries
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