Guayaquil

Earthquake kills at least 77 in Ecuador, toll expected to rise

Ecuador launched rescue operations on Sunday after its biggest earthquake in decades killed at least 77 people, caused devastation in coastal populations and left an unknown number trapped in ruins.

Apr 17, 2016, 19:28 PM IST

Powerful earthquake kills 77 in Ecuador

The earthquake was Ecuador's worst in decades and officials said the death toll was likely to rise even higher as rescue teams headed into the hardest-hit areas.

Apr 17, 2016, 14:10 PM IST

Strong earthquake in Ecuador kills 28, neighboring Peru issues tsunami alert

At least 28 people died in Ecuador when a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the country`s northwest Pacific coast late on Saturday, causing "considerable damage" near the epicenter as well as in the largest city of Guayaquil.

Apr 17, 2016, 08:41 AM IST