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August 2014 earthquake in Quito

2014 CE · Ecuador, South America · Disaster

August 2014 earthquake in Quito
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On August 12, 2014, a magnitude 5. 1 earthquake struck the South American country of Ecuador 23 km (14 mi) northeast of the capital, Quito, at a depth of 7. 7 km (4. 8 mi). The earthquake shook the city and surrounding areas, causing large dust clouds and prompting the temporary shutdown of the international airport.

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