Quito, March 18: A strong earthquake shook Ecuador on Saturday, but there was no immediate word on damage or injuries. Building Drops into Water During Earthquake in Ecuador.

The US Geological Survey reported an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 in the country's coastal Guayas region. It was centered about 50 miles (80 kilometers) south of Guayaquil, Ecuador's second-largest city. Earthquake of Magnitude 6.9 Hits Ecuador.

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Videos shared on social media show people gathering on the streets of Guayaquil and nearby communities. The earthquake was also felt in northern Peru.

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