At least 12 people died after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck southern Ecuador on Saturday afternoon, according to government officials.
The earthquake struck near the southern town of Baláo and was more than 65 km deep, according to the United States Geological Survey.
People who were injured were being treated at hospitals, the Presidency added, but did not provide further details. "Past events with this alert level have required a regional or national level response," the USGS added. It also estimated damage and economic losses were possible.
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