M3.6 Depth: 195.9 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 09:52:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2026 at 09:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 196 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

195.9 km

UTC time

2026-07-26 09:52:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bolivia

State

Potosí

City

Municipio Colcha K

County

Provincia Nor Lípez

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-21.32000, -67.24100

Temperature

-2.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

195.9 km

195.9 km — close to 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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