From The Rio Times · Javier Mendoza · · 1m 50s
Bolivia Earthquakes Recorded Monday
Two magnitude 4.3 and 3.5 quakes hit Bolivia on Monday with no confirmed damage.
In brief
Two magnitude 4.3 and 3.5 quakes hit Bolivia on Monday with no confirmed damage. Bolivia recorded two earthquakes on Monday: a magnitude 4.3 in Cochabamba and a magnitude 3.5 in Potosí with no confirmed damage or injuries. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Earthquakes Recorded Monday
Two earthquakes were recorded in Bolivia on Monday, 2 November, one in Potosí department and one in Cochabamba department.
Magnitude 4.3 in Cochabamba
The stronger, magnitude 4.3, quake struck Carrasco province in Cochabamba department at 2:54 p.m. local time.
Magnitude 3.5 in Potosí
The weaker, magnitude 3.5, quake struck Sud Lípez province in Potosí department at 11:48 a.m. local time.
Depth Differences
The first quake was 188.5 km deep and the second only 27.3 km deep, about seven times shallower.
San Calixto Observatory
The San Calixto Observatory, a Jesuit-run non-profit in La Paz, monitors Bolivia’s earthquakes and posts each quake’s time, place, depth and magnitude.
No Confirmed Damage
No authority has confirmed damage, injuries or deaths from either earthquake.
Shallow Quake Impact
The shallow magnitude 4.3 quake is more likely to be felt close to its epicentre than the deeper one.
What to Watch
Whether the observatory posts a special report on either quake and whether Bolivian civil authorities confirm any felt effects or damage.
What It Means for Travelers
Travellers to Potosí or Cochabamba need no change of plans on current information.
What It Means for Investors
Investors in Bolivian mining or lithium should note no mine, road or plant disruption has been confirmed.
Next Steps
The observatory updates its public event list as new data arrive and issues a special report when a quake has effects on people.
At a glance
Bolivia recorded two earthquakes on Monday: a magnitude 4.3 in Cochabamba and a magnitude 3.5 in Potosí with no confirmed damage or injuries.
