Ecuador: More than 30 wounded and 179 houses damaged by the powerful earthquake of 6.3 Richter

At least 30 people were injured and 179 houses suffered damage due to a strong 6.3 -magnitude earthquake that hit Esmeralda on Friday in the northwestern Ecuador, according to the latest information by local authorities. Andres, a 36 -year -old fisherman, told the French News Agency (AFP) that he ran “like crazy” to reach his family. “When I arrived, I saw my little house collapsing,” he said. But his wife and his two children were bodybuilding and harmless. 📌 Earthquake ️ ️ ️ a Powerful 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Stuck About an Hour AGO at 6:44 AM (April 25, 2025), with the epicenter located 9.31 km from Esmeralda. The Quake was Strongly Felt Across Several Cities in Ecuador, Cause Significant Damage in Some Areas. pic.twitter.com/ibwkac1dza – Weather Monitor (@weathermonitors) April 25, 2025 The earthquake occurred around 06.45 (local time, 14.45 in Greece) and the focal depth was estimated at 35 kilometers, according to the American Institute of Geological Survey (USGS). The focus is detected 8.4 […]
Source: News Beast

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