. A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7, 7 was in the East of Ecuador, reports the US Geological survey (USGS).

Tremors recorded at 10: 17 Friday UTC time (13: 17 GMT) in 132 km South-East of the city of Palor in Ecuador.

the source of the earthquake lies at a depth of 152 kilometers.

Information on the likely casualties or damage up to the present moment.



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