Strong 6.9 Richter earthquake in Ecuador, victims and injured are reported
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 on the Richter scale shook Ecuador at noon on Saturday, causing at least 4 deaths and dozens of injuries.
According to data from the seismological service, the epicenter of the earthquake was 60 km north of Machala, at a depth of 10 km.
Authorities are on alert and are intervening in areas where there has been major damage, as dozens of collapsed homes are reported.
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