Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 165.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Municipio Colcha K
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M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)
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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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
4939cd2e0de204366d1b0c8e4bd382c57752c4a5
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
165.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-18 20:15:04 UTC
Local time
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City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.20000,
-67.98000
Temperature
7.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
165.9 km
165.9 km — close to the regional average (189.5 km)
Regional average: 189.5 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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