Southern Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12

Southern Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12

By Alipate Narawa
Sunday 19/03/2023
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At least 12 people have died after a powerful earthquake struck the southern coast of Ecuador.

Buildings have been damaged in several cities following the 6.7 magnitude quake.

The southern province of El Oro was the worst affected, where emergency services have reported people remain trapped inside collapsed houses.

Eleven deaths were reported in El Oro and one in the Azuay province.

President Guillermo Lasso asked Ecuadoreans to remain calm as officials assess the damage.

[Source: BBC]

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