At least 12 people died in the earthquake in Ecuador

The American Seismological Institute USGS announced that the magnitude of the earthquake was 6,8

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Detail from the city of Guayaquil, Photo: Reuters
Detail from the city of Guayaquil, Photo: Reuters
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At least 12 people were killed in the earthquake in Ecuador, officials said.

The American Seismological Institute USGS announced that the magnitude of the earthquake was 6,8.

"At this moment we have 12 dead" and one person injured, the presidency of Ecuador announced on Twitter, also stating that the earthquake caused material damage.

The earthquake occurred on Saturday at 12.12, local time, with the epicenter in the municipality of Balao and at a depth of 44 kilometers.

The earthquake caused panic among the people. Houses collapsed in several cities, and Cuenca was the most affected.

The earthquake also hit neighboring Peru, but there are no reports of casualties or damage.

No tsunami warning has been issued.

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