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M2.9 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)

UTC time: 2026-09-24 09:51:20 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia) on September 24, 2026 at 09:51 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 205 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
fbb8457eef2f20dcbce6ad2f867764a9d1a0a007
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
205.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-24 09:51:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bolivia
State
Potosí
City
Municipio Colcha K
County
Provincia Nor Lípez
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.98000, -67.57000
Temperature
-2.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 205.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 205.1 km
Intermediate
205.1 km
205.1 km — close to the regional average (188.7 km)
Regional average: 188.7 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

  • Putana
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Sairecabur
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Licancabur
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Guayaques
    Distance: 102 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 115 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Colachi
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile

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Context for this earthquake

04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 332 Catalogue entries

Of 331 other entries for this area and period, 199 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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