M4.8 Earthquake 35 km SSE of Cliza, Bolivia — September 10, 2026
2026-09-10 12:05:53 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 8:05 AM UTC-4 local
On September 10, 2026 at 12:05 UTC, a magnitude 4.8 deep-focus earthquake struck 35 km SSE of Cliza, Bolivia, at a depth of 372.6 km and coordinates -17.8933°, -65.8339°. This earthquake was detected by 83 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 354, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 239 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-65.8339°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Cliza, Bolivia?
The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that struck 35 km SSE of Cliza, Bolivia on September 10, 2026 at 12:05 UTC had a depth of 372.6 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -17.8933°, -65.8339°, which is 35 km SSE of Cliza, Bolivia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.8 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000tga8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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