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M3.0 Depth: 253.0 km

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

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

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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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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 (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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