| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 127.4 km |
| Coordinates | -19.454, -69.333 |
| UTC time | 1988-03-20 03:34:13.390 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, March 20, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Peru on Sunday, March 20, 1988 at 03:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Iquique (Peru - PE), about 120.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -69.333 and latitude -19.454.
| Location | Tacna |
| Country | Peru (PE) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-03-20
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