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M3.4 Depth: 17.9 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Municipio Shinahota, Cochabamba (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-01-25 08:10:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 25, 2026 at 08:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Municipio Shinahota, Cochabamba (Bolivia). With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
17.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-25 08:10:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Cochabamba
City
Municipio Shinahota
County
Tiraque
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.10000, -65.32900
Temperature
6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.9 km
Shallow
17.9 km
17.9 km — shallower than the regional average (187.4 km)
Regional average: 187.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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