Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 249.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Municipio Colcha K
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M3.3 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
On September 17, 2026 at 00:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 249 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
fa3f08458756eb846ced604e18f840a01e9f51cb
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
249.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-17 00:02:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.97000,
-67.94000
Temperature
2.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
249.1 km
249.1 km — deeper than the regional average (189.2 km)
Regional average: 189.2 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
Potosí
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 197 Catalogue entries
Of 196 other entries for this area and period, 106 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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