2016 Ecuador earthquake
UTC time2016-04-16 23:58:36
ISC event608556966
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateApril 16, 2016 (2016-04-16)
Local time18:58:37 ECT (UTC-5)
Magnitude7.8 Mw
Depth20.6 km (12.8 mi)
Epicenter0°22′16″N 79°56′24″W / 0.371°N 79.940°W / 0.371; -79.940
TypeThrust
Areas affectedEcuador, Colombia, Peru
Max. intensityVIII (Severe)
Foreshocks4.8 Mw
Aftershocks1,034 as of 07:50 ECT (12:50 UTC) April 28
Casualties668 killed, 8 missing and 6,274 severely injured