Residents in the capital Quito streamed into streets and authorities warned of strong waves on the nation's coast Authorities said more than 20 people had been killed after an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off the north-west Pacific coast of Ecuador late on Saturday, causing "considerable damage" near the epicentre as well as in the commercial hub of Guayaquil. Residents in the capital Quito streamed into the streets and authorities warned of strong waves on the Andean nation's coast.
Residents in the capital Quito streamed into streets and authorities warned of strong waves on the nation's coast Authorities said more than 20 people had been killed after an earthquake of magnitude 7.8 struck off the north-west Pacific coast of Ecuador late on Saturday, causing "considerable damage" near the epicentre as well as in the commercial hub of Guayaquil. Residents in the capital Quito streamed into the streets and authorities warned of strong waves on the Andean nation's coast.
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