The source of the earthquake seismologists have not yet determined, it is likely that the epicenter lay at a depth of 30 km in the Pacific. The first serious tremors were recorded near the city of Bahia de Caraquez. While information about possible victims and destruction did not come.
The authorities have already warned residents of the north of Ecuador to begin evacuation to safe areas. Employees of rescue services have prepared temporary camp camps for residents and their families. Humanitarian organizations are ready to provide all necessary assistance if necessary.
Ecuador did not know the big earthquakes since 2003, when the country swept the elements with a magnitude of seven points.
As reported in "URA-Inform", recently in Iran there was an earthquake with a magnitude of six points.