| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 122.6 km |
| Coordinates | -23.424, -67.997 |
| UTC time | 1988-09-14 22:14:07.540 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, September 14, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Chile on Wednesday, September 14, 1988 at 22:14 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Calama (Chile - CL), about 143.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -67.997 and latitude -23.424.
| Location | Calama |
| Country | Chile (CL) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1988-09-14
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Calama | 143.6 km |
| Antofagasta | 246.1 km |
| San Salvador de Jujuy | 288.0 km |
| Villazón | 288.1 km |
| Palpalá | 298.2 km |
| Salta | 303.3 km |
| Libertador General San Martín | 329.6 km |
| San Pedro de Jujuy | 331.2 km |
| Orán | 376.9 km |
| Bermejo | 382.6 km |
| Tarija | 396.4 km |
| Alto Hospicio | 413.3 km |
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