| Magnitude | 7.0 |
| Alert | Extreme |
| Depth | 255.0 km |
| Coordinates | -20.280, -65.755 |
| UTC time | 1909-05-17 08:02:57.860 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 17, 1909 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Bolivia on Monday, May 17, 1909 at 08:02 UTC with a magnitude of 7.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Potosí (Bolivia - BO), about 77.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -65.755 and latitude -20.280.
| Location | Potosí |
| Country | Bolivia (BO) |
| Severity | Extreme |
Earthquake map 1909-05-17
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