| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 104.1 km |
| Coordinates | -29.252, -68.899 |
| UTC time | 1988-02-29 10:56:21.350 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 29, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Monday, February 29, 1988 at 10:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chilecito (Argentina - AR), about 136.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.899 and latitude -29.252.
| Location | La Rioja |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-02-29
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