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  Earthquake Update: AGU has received confirmation that the city of Cuenca has not been impacted by the recent earthquake in Ecuador. Cuenca is further inland and is at 10,000 feet elevation. Read more about the region.
  
  CDC Update: Read more about the zika virus. There is little risk in contracting this virus in Cuenca because of the high elevation; however, please review and understand the safety precautions in advance of traveling to Ecuador.