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.

Magnitude 5.4
Alert Strong
Depth 117.1 km
Coordinates -28.439, -68.634
UTC time 1988-05-23 00:28:04.810
Location Chilecito
Country Argentina (AR)
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1988-05-23

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