A 4.9 magnitude earthquake is recorded in the Amazon province of Ecuador

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake was recorded this Saturday in the Ecuadorian province of Morona Santiagolocated in the Amazon region of the country, with no reports of victims or material damage to date.

According to him Geophysical InstituteThe earthquake occurred at 07:59 local time (12:59 GMT) at 2.31 degrees south latitude and 77.25 degrees west longitude.

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According to the source, the tremor occurred at a depth of 123 kilometers and 95.95 kilometers from the city of Apples.

According to the Risk Secretariat, the earthquake was felt slightly in three cantons of the province of Morona Santiagowithout registering any damage.

Ecuador is located in the Belt or Pacific Ring of Firewhich concentrates some of the most important subduction zones in the world and is the scene of strong seismic activity.

In addition to Ecuadorhe Beltwhich is shaped like a horseshoe, includes a large number of countries such as Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Mexico, United States and Canada.

Source: Elcomercio

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