6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Ecuador’s Coast

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A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the coast of Ecuador, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The quake had a depth of 23 kilometers. So far, there are no reports of casualties or damages. The tremor was felt as far as the capital city, Quito, impacting the border province of Esmeraldas around 6:45 p.m. local time (1145 GMT). Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.