| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 26.6 km |
| Coordinates | -2.867, -77.706 |
| UTC time | 1988-12-09 20:29:29.120 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 9, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Ecuador on Friday, December 9, 1988 at 20:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Azogues (Ecuador - EC), about 127.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -77.706 and latitude -2.867.
| Location | Cuenca |
| Country | Ecuador (EC) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-12-09
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