A strong earthquake was recorded in Guayaquil, Ecuador, during the night of January 12, 2025, with a magnitude of 5.7 according to the Geophysical Institute of the National Polytechnic School.
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The epicenter was located 4.63 km from Durán and occurred at 21:20.
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The Risk Secretariat reported that they are monitoring and following up on the event.
On the other hand, the mayor of Guayaquil, Aquiles Alvarez, indicated that the Municipality of the port city was coordinating with Community Committees, Chambers, and Municipal Holding to assess the damages. "In addition, the overpasses and tunnels are currently being inspected, as well as other infrastructures," he added.
The videos of the moment have already gone viral on social media, especially on some television programs that were being broadcast live and also during the ongoing vice presidential debate.
Dozens of citizens gathered outside their homes and in safe places as they indicated that the movement was strong despite lasting a short time.
THERE IS NO TSUNAMI ALERT.
The Inocar has also ruled out the occurrence of a tsunami on the Ecuadorian coast.