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M3.7 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-10-06 17:55:09 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia) on October 6, 2026 at 17:55 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 197 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

ID
724a59a0b383695b7c00d084177ad13338b24dff
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
197.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-06 17:55:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Municipio Colcha K
County
Provincia Nor Lípez
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.96000, -67.57000
Temperature
13.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 197 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 197 km
Intermediate
197 km
197 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

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  • Colachi
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile

Potosí

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 200 Catalogue entries

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