region May 1988

Chilecito earthquakes in May 1988

Earthquake archive for Chilecito in May 1988: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.4

Strongest magnitude

5.0

Average magnitude

127.6 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.4

23 May 1988

Chilecito, Argentina

Depth

117.1 km

UTC

00:28:04

Coordinates

-28.439, -68.634

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1988, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Chilecito. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.4, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 117.1 to 138.1 km, averaging 127.6 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 21, 1988 to Monday, May 23, 1988 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.4 117.1 km

Chilecito, Argentina

23 May 1988 00:28:04 UTC

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4.7 138.1 km

Chilecito, Argentina

21 May 1988 05:32:05 UTC