1oldman2 said:
The M6.7 and M6.8 earthquakes that occurred in Ecuador on April 16, 2016 were both classified as strong earthquakes with magnitudes of 6.7 and 6.8 on the Richter scale, respectively.
The epicenters of the M6.7 and M6.8 earthquakes were both located in the coastal region of Ecuador, near the town of Muisne. The depth of the M6.7 earthquake was approximately 20km, while the M6.8 earthquake had a depth of 19km.
The M6.7 and M6.8 earthquakes in Ecuador caused widespread damage, particularly in the coastal regions where the epicenters were located. Hundreds of buildings were destroyed and many people were injured or killed. Additionally, the earthquakes triggered landslides and tsunamis, further exacerbating the damage.
The M6.7 and M6.8 earthquakes in Ecuador were caused by the movement of the Nazca and South American tectonic plates. Ecuador is located on the Ring of Fire, a highly seismically active area, making it prone to earthquakes. The specific location of the earthquakes was likely due to the subduction of the Nazca plate under the South American plate.
Yes, there were numerous aftershocks following the M6.7 and M6.8 earthquakes in Ecuador. In fact, there were over 1,000 aftershocks recorded in the weeks following the initial earthquakes. Some of these aftershocks were also quite strong, with magnitudes above 5.0 on the Richter scale.