6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes near Ecuador coast: USGS

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake has struck near the coast of Ecuador, 18 miles west southwest of Rosa Zarate, the United States Geological Service reported Wednesday. The quake has not triggered a tsunami warning, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.

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