An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 occurred in the south of
Bolivia. The epicenter lay at a depth of 562 kilometers. Underground
shocks were felt by residents of a number of cities, including the
capital city of Sucre.
According to preliminary data, the earthquake did not lead to casualties and destruction due to the fact that the hearth lay deep underground.
82.3 km (51.2 mi) NEPopulation: 18,761
Camiri, Bolivia
85.8 km (53.3 mi) SEPopulation: 27,961
Yacuiba, Bolivia
165.9 km (103.1 mi) NNEPopulation: 82,803
Tarija, Bolivia
203.1 km (126.2 mi) ENEPopulation: 159,269
100 km
50 mi
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Seismotectonics of South America (Nazca Plate Region)
According to preliminary data, the earthquake did not lead to casualties and destruction due to the fact that the hearth lay deep underground.
82.3 km (51.2 mi) NEPopulation: 18,761
Camiri, Bolivia
85.8 km (53.3 mi) SEPopulation: 27,961
Yacuiba, Bolivia
165.9 km (103.1 mi) NNEPopulation: 82,803
Tarija, Bolivia
203.1 km (126.2 mi) ENEPopulation: 159,269
100 km
50 mi
View Interactive Map
Seismotectonics of South America (Nazca Plate Region)
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