| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 280.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.906, -65.792 |
| UTC time | 1978-10-27 10:06:46.100 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 27, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Bolivia on Friday, October 27, 1978 at 10:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Villazón (Bolivia - BO), about 28.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -65.792 and latitude -21.906.
| Location | Villazón |
| Country | Bolivia (BO) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-10-27
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Villazón | 28.7 km |
| Tarija | 117.4 km |
| Bermejo | 175.8 km |
| Orán | 203.9 km |
| Tartagal | 215.7 km |
| Yacuiba | 218.6 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 235.7 km |
| Villamontes | 250.9 km |
| Potosí | 258.6 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 259.8 km |
| Palpalá | 268.4 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 275.7 km |
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