A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the Napo province in northeastern Ecuador on Tuesday, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The epicenter of the tremor was located approximately 35 kilometers from Archidona, at a depth of 6.4 kilometers. The quake was felt in several cities, including Tena and Quito, as well as in other nearby locations.
Currently, no casualties or significant material damage have been reported. Local authorities are continuing to assess infrastructure, particularly in mountainous areas where unseen damage could affect older or non-reinforced buildings.
Ecuador is situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a zone of intense seismic activity where the Nazca and South American tectonic plates meet. This geological configuration makes the country particularly susceptible to seismic events, often of high intensity.
In April 2016, the country was hit by one of its most destructive earthquakes, with a magnitude of 7.8, which resulted in the deaths of over 670 people in the coastal provinces of Manabí and Esmeraldas, along with significant material damage.