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M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-09-08 05:16:37 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia) on September 8, 2026 at 05:16 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 248 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

ID
402f20cef58ca9dbe33b104ab471d34d28c9f308
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
247.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-08 05:16:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Municipio Colcha K
County
Provincia Nor Lípez
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.79000, -67.74000
Temperature
-5.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 247.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 247.8 km
Intermediate
247.8 km
247.8 km — deeper than the regional average (189.1 km)
Regional average: 189.1 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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Context for this earthquake

11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 191 Catalogue entries

Of 190 other entries for this area and period, 103 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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