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

UTC time: 2026-11-11 05:26:27 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On November 11, 2026 at 05:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 229 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
d2f33c24f2e21cc5ffcf4910bbde476734fe3595
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
228.5 km
UTC time
2026-11-11 05:26:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Municipio Colcha K
County
Provincia Nor Lípez
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.91000, -67.60000
Temperature
3.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 228.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 228.5 km
Intermediate
228.5 km
228.5 km — deeper than the regional average (189.2 km)
Regional average: 189.2 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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Potosí

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 200 Catalogue entries

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