Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 214.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Municipio Colcha K
Country overviewBolivia · Potosí
M3.7 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
On January 24, 2026 at 04:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia). At around 215 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
66e7b97541439c0256f9c242b0a4f15a657f1fd8
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
214.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-24 04:00:23 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.52700,
-67.14000
Temperature
8.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
214.8 km
214.8 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Joya Andina International Airport30.9 kmStraight-line distance
Bolivia · UYU · SLUY
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Potosí
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 200 Catalogue entries
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