| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 38.5 km |
| Coordinates | -27.001, -70.948 |
| UTC time | 1988-08-17 11:34:52.250 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, August 17, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Wednesday, August 17, 1988 at 11:34 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Copiapó (Chile - CL), about 73.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.948 and latitude -27.001.
| Location | Copiapó |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1988-08-17
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