Bolivia · Potosí

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

UTC time: 2026-06-14 03:56:47 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On June 14, 2026 at 03:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 253 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

ID
f19cd2a3e05dace06b22b684160e40dc01c2f7a4
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
253.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-14 03:56:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.77000, -67.77000
Temperature
6.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 253 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 253 km
Intermediate
253 km
253 km — deeper than the regional average (189.4 km)
Regional average: 189.4 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

  • Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Distance: 127 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Distance: 137 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile

Potosí

Context for this earthquake

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

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