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M2.8 Depth: 264.1 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-25 16:28:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia) on July 25, 2026 at 16:28 UTC. At around 264 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 264.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 264.1 km
Intermediate
264.1 km
264.1 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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