Magnitude-7.8 quake strikes Ecuador, tsunami warning issued
厄瓜多尔遭受7.8级地震,海啸预警已发布
A powerful magnitude-7.8 earthquake has struck off the coast of Ecuador.It has felt in the capital Quito, and a tsunami warning has been issued.
厄瓜多尔沿海地区发生7.8级强地震。厄瓜多尔首都基多震感强烈,海啸预警已发布。
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says hazardous tsunami waves are possible for coasts located within 300 kilometers of the epicenter. The assessment is based on the preliminary parameters.
太平洋海啸预警中心表示震中周围300公里以内的沿岸地区有可能会遭受凶猛海啸波浪的袭击。这一预测是基于初始参数得出的。
Buildings swayed in Quito, but so far, authorities have not reported injuries or damage. The earthquake also rattled northern Peru. The Peruvian Navy has also declared a tsunami alert for parts of the country.
地震中基多楼群出现摇晃,但目前为止还没有就伤亡或损失的官方报道。附近国家秘鲁也有震感。秘鲁北部也被地震晃动。秘鲁海军也为国家部分地区发布了海啸预警。
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