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M4.6 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-10-17 16:52:45 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia) on October 17, 2026 at 16:52 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 189 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Bolivia: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

ID
f237e317827d7b1b055a5e4c8456da8e2fb8300f
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
189.5 km
UTC time
2026-10-17 16:52:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Municipio Colcha K
County
Provincia Nor Lípez
Village
Minera San Cristóbal
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-21.17520, -67.21440
Temperature
19.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 189.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 189.5 km
Intermediate
189.5 km
189.5 km — close to the regional average (189.3 km)
Regional average: 189.3 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the Altiplano Plate.
Near the boundary Altiplano ↔ South America · about 36 km away

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Irruputuncu
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  • Putana
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    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia

Potosí

Context for this earthquake

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

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