Earthquake report · M 4.6

M4.6 earthquake 158 km from Tupiza, Bolivia

USGS · updated Oct 17, 2026, 18:26 UTC

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was recorded on Oct 17, 2026, 12:52 PM (GMT-4) 88 km SSW of Uyuni, Bolivia at a depth of 189 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -21.18°, -67.21° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 4.6
Depth (km): 189
Local time: Oct 17, 2026, 12:52 PM (GMT-4)
UTC time: 2026-10-17 16:52
Coordinates: -21.175, -67.214

Updates

M 4.6 - 88 km SSW of Uyuni, BoliviaOct 17, 2026, 18:26 UTC

Nearby cities

Tupiza · 158 km
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Calama · 227 km
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Tarija · 260 km

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Saved source report · captured Oct 22, 2026, 03:03 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.