Powerful Earthquake Strikes Ecuador Just Days Before Presidential Elections

Ecuador is bracing for its presidential election on February 14, 2026, but a magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck Chimborazo province just days before the polls.

The quake hit at 03:20 local time on February 10, causing minimal damage but highlighting Ecuador's ongoing seismic risks.

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