Ecuador Earthquake
Posted March 18, 2023 12:55 pm.
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — A strong earthquake shook Ecuador on Saturday, but there was no immediate word on damage or injuries.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 in the country’s coastal Guayas region. It was centered about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Guayaquil, Ecuador’s second-largest city.
Videos shared on social media show people gathering on the streets of Guayaquil and nearby communities.
The earthquake was also felt in northern Peru.
