M2.7 Depth: 188.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 19:21:49 UTC Local time:

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 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 188 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 188 km
Intermediate
188 km
188 km — close to the regional average (187 km)
Regional average: 187 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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