| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 0.0 km |
| Coordinates | 49.886, 78.926 |
| UTC time | 1988-12-17 04:18:06.940 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 17, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Kazakhstan on Saturday, December 17, 1988 at 04:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Semey (Kazakhstan - KZ), about 113.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 78.926 and latitude 49.886.
| Location | Semey |
| Country | Kazakhstan (KZ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-12-17
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