Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 205.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Potosí · Municipio Colcha K
Country overviewBolivia · Potosí
M2.8 Earthquake near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia)
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About this earthquake
On October 15, 2026 at 22:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Municipio Colcha K, Potosí (Bolivia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 205 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Bolivia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
fd81750b10d234a36138c1645335f268a12e015d
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
205.1 km
UTC time
2026-10-15 22:54:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.00000,
-67.67000
Temperature
5.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
205.1 km
205.1 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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