Ecuador has been hit by a 6.9 magnitude earthquake, with no reports of deaths or serious damage.
Though its magnitude was strong enough to cause major damage, the quake occurred deep beneath the earth's surface, making its impact far less than a shallow quake.
Some residents in the capital Quito felt the quake as did residents in northern parts of neighbouring Peru.
The quake struck at 1154 GMT and was centred 140km east of Ambato, at a depth of 185km.
The USGS initially reported the quake as 6.7 magnitude, then revised the strength to 7.2, before putting the figure at 6.9.
