5.2 magnitude earthquake in Ecuador
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake has occurred in the South American country of Ecuador.
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The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the 5.2 magnitude earthquake, with its epicenter in the town of Pinas in El Oro province, occurred at a depth of 88 kilometers.
There were no reports of loss of life or property damage in the earthquake.
More than 77 people lost their lives in a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Ecuador on April 17, 2016.
The country is located in the earthquake belt known as the "Pacific Ring of Fire," where seismic activity is intense.