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M3.0 Depth: 181.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 09:51:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 16, 2026 at 09:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia). At around 181 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 181.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 181.3 km
Intermediate
181.3 km
181.3 km — close to the regional average (187.4 km)
Regional average: 187.4 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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