The 1698 Ambato earthquake affected the interior of Ecuador on 20 June at 01:00 local time. The earthquake seismic magnitude (Muk) ranged from 7.2 to 7.9. Damage was widespread and extreme in the provinces of Tungurahua, Cotopaxi and Chimborazo. The earthquake also triggered mudflows along the Ambato River destroying a city and killing many residents. An estimated 6,500 fatalities were attributed to the shock and thousands more from the landslides.
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The 1698Ambatoearthquake affected the interior of Ecuador on 20 June at 01:00 local time. The earthquake seismic magnitude (Muk) ranged from 7.2 to 7...
fifth rate, is launched. June 20 – An earthquake of magnitude 7.2–7.9 damages an extended region around Ambato, Ecuador, including the Tungurahua, Cotopaxi...
faulting within the South American Plate, such as the 1949 Ambatoearthquake. Earthquakes within the downgoing Nazca Plate, such as the Mw 7.1 event of...
fifth rate, is launched. June 20 – An earthquake of magnitude 7.2–7.9 damages an extended region around Ambato, Ecuador, including the Tungurahua, Cotopaxi...