Powerful 7.5-magnitude quake hits eastern Ecuador
The U.S. Geological Survey says a very powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake has struck eastern Ecuador close to its border with Peru.
News 12 Staff
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Feb 22, 2019, 1:40 PM
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Updated 1,888 days ago
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The U.S. Geological Survey says a very powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake has struck eastern Ecuador close to its border with Peru.
The USGS said Friday morning's quake was near the town of Montalvo, Ecuador, at a depth of 132 kilometers, nearly 17 kilometers south of the town of Montalvo.
There were no immediate reports of casualties.
AP wire services helped contribute to this report.
