Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 212.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Municipio Colcha K
Country overviewBolivia · Potosí
M3.1 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia) on March 18, 2026 at 10:01 UTC. At around 213 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
Details
ID
5541bf5abb6348abeafb449a5e18b6c85c3749c0
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
212.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-18 10:01:35 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.05000,
-67.58000
Temperature
4.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
212.5 km
212.5 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 ≥ 3.0 · 200 Catalogue entries
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