| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -1.095, -13.916 |
| UTC time | 1988-02-22 01:58:49.130 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 22, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit north of Ascension Island on Monday, February 22, 1988 at 01:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Buchanan, about 887.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -13.916 and latitude -1.095.
| Location | north of Ascension Island |
| Country | north of Ascension Island |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-02-22
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