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Earthquake of magnitude 7.7 hits near Peru-Ecuador border

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Peru, Feb 22: A massive earthquake of magnitude 7.7 has rocked Ecuador at the border with Peru on Friday. The magnitude has been felt across both countries.

7.7 magnitude earthquake hits near Peru-Ecuador border

According to United States Geological Survey, the earthquake happened around 224km (140 miles) east-southeast of Ambato, Ecuador, but ripples have been felt across South America.

The earthquake's epicentre was located at a depth of 148 kilometres at around 10.17 (GMT) . The shocks were registered 132 kilometres southeast of Palora, Ecuador.

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Witnesses have reported of feeling the tremors in various cities in the border area with neighbouring Ecuador.

Videos and photos of the devastation have started to emerge on social media.

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