| Magnitude | 6.7 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 32.5 km |
| Coordinates | -27.260, -71.092 |
| UTC time | 1988-08-14 17:53:09.750 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 14, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Sunday, August 14, 1988 at 17:53 UTC with a magnitude of 6.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 76.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -71.092 and latitude -27.260.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1988-08-14
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