M4.6 earthquake: Uyuni, Bolivia
According to USGS, a magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Uyuni, Bolivia on October 17, 2026. It was recorded at 12:52 PM GMT-4 at a depth of 189 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by USGS.
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Magnitude
M4.6
mb · Light
Depth
189 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
04:52:45 PM
October 17, 2026
Local time
12:52 PM
October 17, 2026 · GMT-4
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 226 km from Calama.
- Calama · 226 km NE
- Potosí · 235 km SW
- Tarija · 258 km W
- Sucre · 313 km SW
- Iquique · 320 km E
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 217 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.4 earthquake on September 15, 1999.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 17, 2026 earthquake near Uyuni, Bolivia?
The earthquake occurred near Uyuni, Bolivia at 21.175° S, 67.214° W, at a depth of 189 km. The nearest town was Calama, about 226 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Uyuni, Bolivia?
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.6 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Uyuni, Bolivia?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.