2016 Ecuador Earthquake
Muisne, Ecuador — April 16, 2016
The 2016 Ecuador earthquake struck the coastal Esmeraldas province and killed 676 people, injuring over 16,000 others. The disaster struck coastal towns and tourist areas during Saturday evening, when many buildings were occupied. President Correa declared a national emergency.
Earthquake Facts
Magnitude
M7.8
Date
Apr 16, 2016
Depth
20.59 km
Deaths
676
Latitude
0.382°
Longitude
-79.922°
Tsunami
No
Region
Ecuador
Tectonic Cause
Thrust fault along the Nazca-South American subduction zone. The same subduction zone caused the 1906 Ecuador earthquake, estimated at M8.8, making Ecuador's coast one of South America's most seismically active regions.
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