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M3.4 Depth: 2.9 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Villa Esperanza, Cochabamba (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 04:14:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Villa Esperanza, Cochabamba (Bolivia) on January 31, 2026 at 04:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 04:14:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Cochabamba
City
Villa Esperanza
County
Chapare
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.06600, -65.63500
Temperature
5.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 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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