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2014 Ecuador earthquake

Coordinates: 0°01′N 78°19′W / 0.02°N 78.32°W / 0.02; -78.32
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2014 Ecuador earthquake
Map about the severity of the earthquake 2014 near Quito showing a large part of Ecuador and especially Quito. Under the map is a table showing different severities and their effects. One can see that Quito experienced a moderate earthquake.
Map about the severity of the earthquake 2014 near Quito and a table informing about the general severity of earthquakes and their colouring on the map.
2014 Ecuador earthquake is located in Ecuador
Quito
Quito
UTC time2014-08-12 19:58:00
ISC event605145530
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateAugust 12, 2014
Local time14:58
Magnitude5.1 Mw
Depth11.9 km (7.4 mi)
Epicenter0°01′N 78°19′W / 0.02°N 78.32°W / 0.02; -78.32
Areas affectedEcuador
Max. intensityMMI VI (Strong)
Casualties4

On August 12, 2014, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the South American country of Ecuador 23 km (14 mi) northeast of the capital, Quito, at a depth of 7.7 km (4.8 mi).[1] The earthquake shook the city and surrounding areas, causing large dust clouds and prompting the temporary shutdown of the international airport.[2] The earthquake killed at least 4 people including two men who were buried by a landslide in a local quarry. It also injured at least 8 others.[3] Earthquakes are commonplace in Ecuador because of its position along the "Ring of Fire", an area of high seismic activity that encircles the Pacific Ocean.[4]

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References

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  1. ^ "M5.1 – 22 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador". United States Geological Survey. August 12, 2014. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
  2. ^ "Ecuador quake rattles Quito, killing four". BBC News. August 13, 2014. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  3. ^ "Earthquake killed 4 people in Ecuador". Reuters. August 12, 2014. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
  4. ^ "Ecuador Natural Disasters". Gov.UK. January 19, 2016. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
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