| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -0.941, -20.930 |
| UTC time | 1988-08-27 16:52:24.550 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 27, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Saturday, August 27, 1988 at 16:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Waterloo, about 1351.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -20.930 and latitude -0.941.
| Location | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-08-27
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