| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 154.7 km |
| Coordinates | -21.165, -68.824 |
| UTC time | 1988-08-28 18:47:43.370 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 28, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Sunday, August 28, 1988 at 18:47 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 144.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -68.824 and latitude -21.165.
| Location | Iquique |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-08-28
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