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The quake's epicentre was 62 miles from the city of Portoviejo.

The latest quake measured at 6.0 magnitude, according to US Geological Survey.

Moments ago: big M-6.0 aftershock at a depth of 6.2 miles in Ecuador https://t.co/mIpnjZbsYp pic.twitter.com/Y2o3rad4tV

People in Portoviejo, where the second quake hit, have been sleeping outside

It was smaller than the massive 7.8 magnitude that hit the South American country last Saturday – which left 587 dead.

Ecuador continues to struggle with the aftermath of the first quake.