Ecuador Earthquake: Strong Tremours were felt in Esmeraldas and Quito

The first earthquake, which struck at 9:01 p.m. local time on Sunday, was centered about 25 kilometers (15 miles) northwest of Quininde, or 51 kilometers (31 miles) south of Esmeraldas. It struck at a shallow depth of just 10 kilometers (6.2 miles).
The earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 5.9, according to Ecuador's Geophysical Institute, which initially measured the earthquake at 6.5. Shaking from the earthquake was widely felt throughout the region.

Minutes later, at 9:11 p.m. local time, a second but stronger earthquake struck the same region, according to residents. The second earthquake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.2, according to the Geophysical Institute. The U.S. Geological Survey measured the second earthquake at 6.4.

The tremors prompted many people to flee out onto the streets, but details about damage or casualties were not immediately available. Residents reported power outages in some parts of Esmeraldas province, while Quito Mayor Mauricio Rodas said there were no reports of damage in the capital city.

There is no threat of a tsunami.

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