The 2013 Nariño earthquake measured 6.9 on the moment magnitude scale and hit Colombia at 14:16:07 UTC on February 9. The United States Geological Survey had originally estimated a magnitude of 7.0. The epicenter was found to be near the town of Yacuanquer and 11 km from the city of Pasto, Nariño department in southwestern Colombia. Forty-six municipalities in 22 departments were affected in southwestern and central Colombia and the neighboring country of Ecuador.