M4.3 earthquake — 105 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia
An magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred 105 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia on Aug 17, 2026 at 07:59 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 240 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 239.6 km |
| Coordinates | -21.494, -67.050 |
| Time | Aug 17, 07:59 UTC |
| Location | 105 km SW of Atocha, Bolivia |
| USGS event ID | usd0015ecm |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.