A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the coastal area of Guayas province in southwestern Ecuador, resulting in the death of 13 people.
3/26/2023 Central and South America By Rushi & Xingtong
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According to reports, a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the coastal region of Guayas province in southwest Ecuador on March 18, 2023. The Risk Management Secretary of Ecuador subsequently issued a statement stating that the earthquake has resulted in the deaths of 13 people and over 100 injuries. Many areas in the country, as well as border towns in northern Peru, felt the tremors, with the main city of Guayaquil and other locations experiencing strong shaking. Numerous houses in the central, western, and southern regions have collapsed or sustained serious damage.
Ecuador is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire and experiences frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity. This latest earthquake serves as a reminder of the importance of the government and citizens being prepared for natural disasters such as earthquakes. The government should take more stringent precautionary measures. On the afternoon of the 18th, Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso held a press conference to discuss the earthquake's impact on the country.
According to the information, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck the coastal area of Guayas province in southwestern Ecuador on March 18, 2023, causing 13 deaths and over 100 injuries. Many areas of the country, including the major city of Guayaquil, as well as towns on the northern border of Peru, felt strong tremors. Houses collapsed or were damaged in several areas in the central, western, and southern parts of the country, resulting in severe damage.
Ecuador is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, where earthquakes and volcanic activity are frequent. This earthquake serves as a reminder to the government and people of Ecuador of the importance of preparing for natural disasters such as earthquakes. The government should take more stringent measures to prevent and mitigate the damage caused by earthquakes.
On the afternoon of March 18, President Guillermo Lasso held a press conference to describe the earthquake's impact on the country. He said that all 13 provinces of the country felt the tremors, and many buildings collapsed in several areas, including Puná Island on the Pacific coast of the country, where at least 10 houses collapsed structurally. The earthquake also caused landslides in many areas of the mountainous regions of Ecuador.
As of March 20, 90 houses were destroyed, and 235 houses suffered varying degrees of damage due to the earthquake and heavy rain. According to the information provided by CCTV News, the affected areas have received 269 mattresses, 487 bags of food, and 1,320 first aid kits. The Ministry of Finance of Ecuador will also allocate resources to the affected areas to restore electricity, ensure drinking water, and provide basic medical services.
The Ecuadorian government quickly established a national emergency action committee after the earthquake to assess the damage caused by the earthquake and take corresponding measures. The government also set up a housing rental relief program to provide shelter for earthquake victims who lost their homes.
President Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador said, "Our goal is to take immediate action and restore normality." The Ministry of Finance has already allocated necessary resources to complete the reconstruction work as soon as possible, and basic services and infrastructure have not been damaged.
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