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M3.9 Depth: 217.7 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 10:26:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia) on January 23, 2026 at 10:26 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 218 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bolivia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 217.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 217.7 km
Intermediate
217.7 km
217.7 km — close to the regional average (187.5 km)
Regional average: 187.5 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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