| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 47.4 km |
| Coordinates | -2.506, -79.587 |
| UTC time | 1988-08-20 03:06:31.410 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 20, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Ecuador on Saturday, August 20, 1988 at 03:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Naranjal (Ecuador - EC), about 19.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -79.587 and latitude -2.506.
| Location | Naranjal |
| Country | Ecuador (EC) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-08-20
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