| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 88.4 km |
| Coordinates | -31.117, -70.818 |
| UTC time | 1988-08-26 22:15:08.400 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 26, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Friday, August 26, 1988 at 22:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ovalle (Chile - CL), about 68.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -70.818 and latitude -31.117.
| Location | Ovalle |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-08-26
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