| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 53.6 km |
| Coordinates | -29.418, -71.656 |
| UTC time | 1988-05-05 17:39:20.220 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, May 5, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Thursday, May 5, 1988 at 17:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Coquimbo (Chile - CL), about 67.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.656 and latitude -29.418.
| Location | Coquimbo |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-05-05
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