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Strong quake hits south Ecuador; no early reports of damage

Updated: 2018-09-07 11:20

File photo: An earthquake struck off the Pacific coast, in town of Canoa, Ecuador on April 18, 2016. [Photo/VCG]

MEXICO CITY  — A strong earthquake has shaken southern Ecuador near the city of Cuenca. Authorities say there are no early reports of damage.

The U.S. Geological Survey says Thursday night's quake had a preliminary magnitude of 6.2. Its epicenter was 93 kilometers (58 miles) below the surface.

The quake struck at 9:12 pm in an area about 63 kilometers (39 miles) north of Cuenca.

AP

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