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M2.8 Depth: 206.4 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 09:12:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 09:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 206 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 206.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 206.4 km
Intermediate
206.4 km
206.4 km — close to the regional average (187.1 km)
Regional average: 187.1 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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