Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 170.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Municipio Colcha K
Country overviewBolivia · Potosí
M2.6 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
On October 12, 2026 at 01:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia). At around 171 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
fb7b4561892842da7ae4c72b024ef34f0cae6f6f
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
170.7 km
UTC time
2026-10-12 01:48:14 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.12000,
-67.93000
Temperature
4.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
170.7 km
170.7 km — close to the regional average (189.1 km)
Regional average: 189.1 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 332 Catalogue entries
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