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M2.8 Depth: 165.9 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-04-18 20:15:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 18, 2026 at 20:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 166 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 M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 165.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 165.9 km
Intermediate
165.9 km
165.9 km — close to the regional average (187.4 km)
Regional average: 187.4 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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