Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 220.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Municipio Colcha K
Country overviewBolivia · Potosí
M3.9 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia) on October 9, 2026 at 13:40 UTC. At around 221 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
5afc70ac2402996a150a3df7595889f61beec9ee
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
220.6 km
UTC time
2026-10-09 13:40:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.90000,
-67.56000
Temperature
8.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
220.6 km
220.6 km — close to 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
Potosí
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 200 Catalogue entries
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