M3.2 Depth: 222.5 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 19:44:05 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2026 at 19:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia). At around 223 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 222.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 222.5 km
Intermediate
222.5 km
222.5 km — close to the regional average (186.5 km)
Regional average: 186.5 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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