A shallow 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Ecuadoran capital Quito yesterday triggering landslides that killed at least two people and violently shook buildings,Another eight people were injured and three others trapped in the landslides at quarries on the outskirts of Quito, the country´s risk management agency said on Twitter.
Authorities closed roads around the capital in case of more landslides, and also shut the Quito airport.
The quake lasted more than 20 seconds and caused panic in Quito, where residents evacuated buildings after it struck at 2:58 pm (1958 GMT).
