A 6.9-magnitude earthquake has struck about 170km (105 miles) south-east of Ecuador's capital Quito, the US Geological Survey (USGS) has said.
The quake happened at 0654 local time (1154 GMT), at a depth of about 190km (118 miles), it added.
The strength was initially measured by the USGS at 6.7 then raised to 7.2 before being set at 6.9.
No tsunami warning has been issued so far and there are no reports yet of any casualties or damage.
The earthquake was reported to have been felt in Quito.
The USGS also said the quake was 140km east of Ambato and 160km south-south-west of Nueva Loja.
The low depth of the quake may reduce its effects.
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