| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 43.6 km |
| Coordinates | -25.753, -70.773 |
| UTC time | 1988-03-26 21:01:44.350 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 26, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Saturday, March 26, 1988 at 21:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 184.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.773 and latitude -25.753.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-03-26
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