Tsunami — Off Coast

When

16 Apr 2016

Kind

Tsunami

Coordinates

0.38° N, 79.92° W

Deaths

663

Injuries

6274

Missing

9

Damage musd

3300

Houses destroyed

6998

Max water height m

0.6

Placed at the area, not an exact site.

The 2016 Ecuador earthquake occurred on April 16 at 18:58:37 ECT with a moment magnitude of 7.8 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). The very large thrust earthquake was centered approximately 27 km (17 mi) from the towns of Muisne and Pedernales in a sparsely populated part of the country, and 170 km (110 mi) from the capital Quito, where it was felt strongly.

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• Earthquake — Ecuador: Near West Coast: Manabi, Esmeraldas16 Apr 2016 · Earthquake · Magnitude 7.8