US Edition6.3 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean rattles Ecuador
- A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred off Ecuador's Pacific coast on Friday.
- The United States Geological Survey reported the earthquake centered 13 miles northeast of Esmeraldas.
- The tremor shook northern Ecuador and was felt in at least 10 provinces.
- Local media showed damaged facades on houses in Esmeraldas closest to the epicenter.
- Authorities reported one person injured and dozens of damaged buildings including thirty homes.
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6.3 magnitude earthquake hits Ecuador's coast, damages buildings and disrupts power
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck near the coast of Ecuador on Friday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said, damaging buildings in the city of Esmeraldas and temporarily shutting down some oil infrastructure.
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Buildings destroyed, one injured in Ecuador quake
A shallow 6.3-magnitude earthquake left at least one person injured, dozens of buildings damaged and knocked out power in the Ecuadoran port city of Esmeraldas on Friday.
According to the reports of the Geophysical Institute and the monitoring of the National Secretariat for Risk Management of the Republic of Ecuador, this Friday morning two earthquakes were recorded in the South American nation with evident infrastructural damage to homes of Esmeraldas, Guayas and other territories of the country. READ ALSO Mathematical Analysis: Daniel Noboa's re-election in Ecuador is unlikely Although an official balance shee…
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