| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 142.3 km |
| Coordinates | -23.513, -67.706 |
| UTC time | 1988-02-18 13:52:36.090 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, February 18, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Thursday, February 18, 1988 at 13:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 171.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -67.706 and latitude -23.513.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-02-18
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 171.5 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 256.7 km |
| Palpalá | 266.9 km |
| Villazón | 268.7 km |
| Salta | 272.7 km |
| Antofagasta | 274.8 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 298.8 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 299.9 km |
| Orán | 348.2 km |
| Bermejo | 355.7 km |
| Tarija | 377.0 km |
| Tartagal | 414.7 km |
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