Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 hits Ecuador region

Quake at depth of 80km with no tsunami risk

Last updated: July 15, 2022 | 04:13

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An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck Ecuador on Thursday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said.

The quake was at a depth of 80km, EMSC said. The US Tsunami Warning System said there was no likelihood of a tsunami.

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