December 20, 2016 8:19 AM

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Moderate quakes cause 2 deaths, injuries and damage in Ecuador

A series of moderate earthquakes rattled northwestern Ecuador, causing two deaths, injuring 20 people and damaging dozens of structures. <br/><br/>President Rafael Correa said, the quakes left some areas without electricity and prompted officials to close local schools.<br/><br/>Cracks developed in the walls of some homes, and some families spent the rest of the night outside.<br/><br/>US Geological Survey said, the strongest of the quakes was a magnitude 5.4 on Richter scale.<br/>'''''''

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