– The death toll of the earthquake with a strength of 7.8 on the Richter scale, which on Saturday evening local time struck Ecuador, has risen to at least 77 – said vice-president Jorge Glas. He added that 588 people were injured.
The epicenter of the quake was located 27 km southeast from the city of Muisne lying in the north-western part of the country. It was also noted at least 36 aftershocks. Agents note that it was the strongest earthquake in the country since 1979.
Vice Glas assured that the authorities have set all services in a state of high alert in order to “protect the lives of citizens.”
Center tsunami warning in the Pacific warns of the possibility of a tsunami on certain sections of the coast. However, the authorities of Ecuador have not been declared official alarm in this case. Vice President Glas appealed to people living near the coast of the Pacific Ocean that went to the higher-lying areas. Declared a state of emergency in six of the 24 provinces of the country.
Tremors were felt in the capital – Quinto. In some places, the city halted deliveries prądu.- It is very important for citizens to remain calm during the state of emergency – emphasized the Vice President.
As have informed the authorities of the country, severe shock caused “considerable damage” especially near the epicenter and among others in the port city of Guayaquil in western Ecuador, where the collapsed overpass. The authorities of the country point out that the real picture of the damage will be estimated after dawn (local time).
From Thursday a series of shocks haunted the southern region of Japan in the city of Kumamoto. As a result, 41 people were killed.
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