Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 188.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Municipio Colcha K
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M2.7 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
On August 1, 2026 at 19:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 188 km. 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 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.
Details
ID
7421247329730d94af4f4e6013b22f5afa21ff6c
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
188.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 19:21:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Copacabana
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.25000,
-67.78000
Temperature
8.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
188 km
188 km — close to the regional average (189.3 km)
Regional average: 189.3 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 ≥ 2.0 · 332 Catalogue entries
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