Abu dhabi: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5 shook the Peru-Ecuador border region at 0635 GMT on Saturday, as reported by the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences. The earthquake's epicentre was located at a depth of 10.0 km.

According to Emirates News Agency, there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties in the affected area. The authorities are assessing the situation to determine the impact of the earthquake on the local communities. The seismic activity has prompted monitoring for any potential aftershocks that could follow the initial quake. Local emergency services remain on alert to provide assistance if needed.