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M2.8 Depth: 225.2 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-30 19:16:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2026 at 19:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 225 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 225.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 225.2 km
Intermediate
225.2 km
225.2 km — deeper than the regional average (186.7 km)
Regional average: 186.7 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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