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]
 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. | |
  Quito | |
| UTC time | 2014-08-12 19:58:00 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 605145530 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | August 12, 2014 |
| Local time | 14:58 |
| Magnitude | 5.1 Mw |
| Depth | 11.9 km (7.4 mi) |
| Epicenter | 0°01′N 78°19′W / 0.02°N 78.32°W |
| Areas affected | Ecuador |
| Max. intensity | MMI VI (Strong) |
| Casualties | 4 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "M5.1 – 22 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador". United States Geological Survey. August 12, 2014. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
- ^ "Ecuador quake rattles Quito, killing four". BBC News. August 13, 2014. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
- ^ "Earthquake killed 4 people in Ecuador". Reuters. August 12, 2014. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- ^ "Ecuador Natural Disasters". Gov.UK. January 19, 2016. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
External links
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