Western Ecuador Rattled by Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake: USGS

[Lodestar]

Source: NBC

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 struck western Ecuador early Wednesday, the U.S. Geographical Survey said, likely a huge aftershock from last month's deadly tremblor.

The quake's epicenter was 36 miles south of Esmeraldas at a depth of about seven miles.

A destructive Pacific-wide tsunami was not expected, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said in a statemen

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[Puglover]

1. We woke up to the wood blinds rattling

and swinging back like crazy at 0300. It lasted about 15 seconds. And we are in Imbabura in the Highlands. It is such a weird sensation. Luckily the damage on the coast was minimal.

[Lodestar]

2. Thanks for filling us in! Stay safe! n/t

[LittleGirl]

3. Glad I don't live in CA

right now. The ring of fire is active lately. ugh. stay safe folks.