| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.944, -112.189 |
| UTC time | 1988-07-21 11:44:08.200 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, July 21, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Easter Island region on Thursday, July 21, 1988 at 11:44 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Paita, about 3884.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -112.189 and latitude -22.944.
| Location | Easter Island region |
| Country | Easter Island region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-07-21
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