Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 2.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cochabamba · Villa Esperanza
Country overviewBolivia · Cochabamba
M3.4 Earthquake near Villa Esperanza, Cochabamba (Bolivia)
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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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
cacab0b2b113325ebd577330f9ddaa1e1755e3ba
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
2.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 04:14:37 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.06600,
-65.63500
Temperature
5.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 km — shallower than the regional average (189.5 km)
Regional average: 189.5 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 247 Catalogue entries
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