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1868 Ecuador earthquakes
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The 1868 Ecuador earthquakes occurred at 19:30 UTC on August 15 and 06:30 UTC on 16 August 1868. They caused severe damage in the northeastern part of Ecuador and in southwestern Colombia. They had an estimated magnitude of 6.3 and 6.7[1] and together caused up to 70,000 casualties.[2] The earthquake of 15 August occurred near El Ángel, Carchi Province, close to the border with Colombia, while that of August 16 occurred near Ibarra in Imbabura Province.[1] Reports of these earthquakes are often confused with the effects of the earthquake of 13 August at Arica.[2]
Quick Facts UTC time, Local date ...
UTC time | Doublet earthquake: |
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1868-08-15 19:30 | |
1868-08-16 06:30 | |
Local date | |
15 August 1868 | |
16 August 1868 | |
Local time | |
Afternoon | |
01:30 | |
Magnitude | |
6.3 Mw[1] | |
6.7 Mw [1] | |
Depth | 20 km |
Epicenter | 0.31°N 78.18°W / 0.31; -78.18 |
Areas affected | Ecuador, Colombia |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe) MMI X (Extreme) |
Casualties | 70,000[2] |
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