| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 245.9 km |
| Coordinates | -22.635, -65.990 |
| UTC time | 1981-03-02 21:19:56.010 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 2, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Bolivia on Monday, March 2, 1981 at 21:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Villazón (Bolivia - BO), about 73.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -65.990 and latitude -22.635.
| Location | Villazón |
| Country | Bolivia (BO) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-03-02
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Villazón | 73.4 km |
| Bermejo | 170.1 km |
| Tarija | 178.6 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 179.4 km |
| Orán | 179.7 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 187.5 km |
| Palpalá | 197.3 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 211.5 km |
| Tartagal | 224.9 km |
| Salta | 246.6 km |
| Yacuiba | 247.9 km |
| Villamontes | 301.8 km |
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