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M3.6 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-09-18 07:10:02 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia) on September 18, 2026 at 07:10 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 199 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
d751671de485132bd0b57e83b51b60b29df1d3bd
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
199.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-18 07:10:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Municipio Colcha K
County
Provincia Nor Lípez
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.45800, -66.87400
Temperature
2.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 199 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 199 km
Intermediate
199 km
199 km — close to 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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Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 197 Catalogue entries

Of 196 other entries for this area and period, 67 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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