3.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Pastaza province in Ecuador
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded this Monday morning in the province of Pastaza, located in the Amazon region of Ecuador. So far, local authorities have not reported any casualties or significant material damage following the seismic event.
According to the technical information provided by the Geophysical Institute, the earthquake took place exactly at 06:03 local time (11:03 GMT). The epicenter was located at 1.81 degrees south latitude and 77.39 degrees west longitude, situated at a depth of 20 kilometers and about 76.91 kilometers from the city of Puyo.
Geographic location and seismic activity
Ecuador is a country with high seismic activity due to its geographical location within the Pacific Ring of Fire. This zone, characterized by its horseshoe shape, concentrates the most relevant subduction areas globally, which explains the frequency of these natural phenomena in the region.
The Pacific Ring of Fire encompasses an extensive list of nations that constantly experience this type of geological activity, among which the following stand out:
- Chile, Argentina and Bolivia
- Peru, Colombia and Panama
- Costa Rica, Nicaragua and El Salvador
- Honduras, Guatemala and Mexico
- United States and Canada
The constant vigilance of relief agencies is fundamental in Ecuador, a country that remains on permanent alert due to the dynamic nature of its territory within the Ring of Fire.
Alofoke Deportes
