| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 261.6 km |
| Coordinates | -21.855, -65.595 |
| UTC time | 2006-10-23 21:00:42.470 |
Earthquake details
Monday, October 23, 2006 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Bolivia on Monday, October 23, 2006 at 21:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Villazón (Bolivia - BO), about 25.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -65.595 and latitude -21.855.
| Location | Villazón |
| Country | Bolivia (BO) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2006-10-23
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Villazón | 25.8 km |
| Tarija | 96.3 km |
| Bermejo | 162.2 km |
| Orán | 193.5 km |
| Tartagal | 198.6 km |
| Yacuiba | 198.8 km |
| Villamontes | 229.8 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 233.0 km |
| Potosí | 253.4 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 262.2 km |
| Palpalá | 270.3 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 274.9 km |
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