| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 220.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.386, -65.977 |
| UTC time | 1976-10-08 13:47:33.500 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 8, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Bolivia on Friday, October 8, 1976 at 13:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Villazón (Bolivia - BO), about 51.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -65.977 and latitude -22.386.
| Location | Villazón |
| Country | Bolivia (BO) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-10-08
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Villazón | 51.6 km |
| Tarija | 159.8 km |
| Bermejo | 172.9 km |
| Orán | 189.1 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 199.8 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 213.0 km |
| Palpalá | 222.5 km |
| Tartagal | 223.9 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 234.7 km |
| Yacuiba | 240.5 km |
| Salta | 273.3 km |
| Villamontes | 287.8 km |
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