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A 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Ecuador (April 16, 2016)
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has posted that a 7.8-magnitude earthquake has hit the country of Ecuador on April 16, 2016, Saturday. The center was located about 28km SSE of Muisne, Ecuador. See the quake details below.
Time
2016-04-16 23:58:37 (UTC)
2016-04-16 17:58:37 (UTC-06:00) in your timezone
Nearby Places
28.0 km (17.4 mi) SSE of Muisne, Ecuador
56.0 km (34.8 mi) W of Rosa Zarate, Ecuador
72.0 km (44.7 mi) SSW of Propicia, Ecuador
112.0 km (69.6 mi) NW of Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador
173.0 km (107.5 mi) WNW of Quito, Ecuador
Shake Map
Update 1: Vice President Jorge Glas said in a televised address that there were initial reports of 28 dead in the cities of Manta, Portoviejo and Guayaquil. President Rafael Correa asked that residents show strength while the government continues to monitor the situation.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said, “Based on the preliminary earthquake parameters, hazardous tsunami waves are possible for coasts located within 300 kilometers of the earthquake epicenter.”
Photos and vidoes shared on social media.
MORE: Police and National Guard have been mobilized to help with rescue after Ecuador quake https://t.co/PjxgDi2zVg pic.twitter.com/MtumkKLOIU
— RT (@RT_com) April 17, 2016
Damage in #Ecuador after the city was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Photo: Marcelo Del Pozo. pic.twitter.com/4ciPcnWOX2
— Lina de Florias (@linadeflorias) April 17, 2016
That was the control tower Airport #Manta after earthquake in Ecuador pic.twitter.com/OzcUHnumvO
— Airplane Pictures ?? (@iLove_Aviation) April 17, 2016
Reports are coming in of bad damage in #Ecuador. Photo courtesy: RT #earthquake pic.twitter.com/DdvQfZkVpJ
— Firsthand Weather (@1stHandWeather) April 17, 2016
Let's pray for Ecuador 7.8 magnitude Earthquake!!! ??????? pic.twitter.com/wcDnVt9KIm
— Carlos A. Silva (@cas0770) April 17, 2016
Massive damage after a 7.8 magnitude #earthquake in #Ecuador. pic.twitter.com/lAUqaE9gMz
— Scott McClellan (@bamasevere) April 17, 2016
7.8 magnitude earthquake in #Ecuador causes damages to local mall. (Credit: @LaPauAlejandra) pic.twitter.com/jmKId9xSl8
— Ilse M. Gonzalez (@IlseMonette) April 17, 2016
Update 2 (Sunday): At Least 246 Dead After 7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Coast, Country’s Vice President Says