7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes near Ecuador-Peru border, USGS says

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck near the Ecuador-Peru border Friday.
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck near the Ecuador-Peru border Friday. (USGS)

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck near the border of Ecuador and Peru early Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

The earthquake struck 71 miles east of Palora with a depth of 82 miles. Another 5.5 tremblor was then felt about 9 miles southeast of Duran.

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There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Video on social media showed residents standing outside in the streets.

Another person called the quake a “wake up call” in a tweet showing their chandelier moving back and forth.


Source: https://www.foxnews.com/world/7-5-magnitude-earthquake-strikes-near-ecuador-peru-border-usgs-says

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