An Earthquake Of Magnitude 6.3 Occurred In Ecuador

In the South American Country of Ecuador, an earthquake of magnitude 6.3.

The US Geological Service (USGS) reported that an earthquake of magnitude 6.3, the epicenter of which was 20 kilometers north-west of the Esmeraldas province, occurred at a depth of 35 kilometers.

The warning about the tsunami in connection with the earthquake was not declared, there were no victims and material losses.

April 17, 2016 in Ecuador more than 77 people died as a result of an earthquake of magnitude 7.8.

The country is located in the seismic zero belt “Pacific Fire Ring”, where high seismic activity is observed.