| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 117.1 km |
| Coordinates | -28.439, -68.634 |
| UTC time | 1988-05-23 00:28:04.810 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 23, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Argentina on Monday, May 23, 1988 at 00:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Chilecito (Argentina - AR), about 137.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.634 and latitude -28.439.
| Location | Chilecito |
| Country | Argentina (AR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-05-23
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