| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 533.6 km |
| Coordinates | -21.989, -63.554 |
| UTC time | 1968-08-23 22:36:52.170 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 23, 1968 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Bolivia on Friday, August 23, 1968 at 22:36 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Yacuiba (Bolivia - BO), about 13.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -63.554 and latitude -21.989.
| Location | Yacuiba |
| Country | Bolivia (BO) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1968-08-23
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Yacuiba | 13.1 km |
| Tartagal | 64.2 km |
| Villamontes | 81.4 km |
| Bermejo | 115.5 km |
| Tarija | 131.6 km |
| Orán | 150.3 km |
| Villazón | 210.8 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 239.5 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 283.5 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 303.5 km |
| Palpalá | 304.4 km |
| Potosí | 352.2 km |
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