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M4.3 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-05-31 17:43:47 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia) on May 31, 2026 at 17:43 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 192 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Bolivia: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

ID
dd0697a9853dd2819ed89e651a925a82dc9c5a3a
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
192.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 17:43:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Municipio Colcha K
County
Provincia Nor Lípez
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-21.81900, -67.39870
Temperature
5.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 192.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 192.1 km
Intermediate
192.1 km
192.1 km — close to the regional average (189.5 km)
Regional average: 189.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Sairecabur
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Guayaques
    Distance: 121 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Licancabur
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 136 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Olca-Paruma
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia

Potosí

Context for this earthquake

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

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