Death toll rises in Ecuador after 6.8 magnitude earthquake

The death toll in Ecuador has risen to at least 12 after a magnitude 6.8 earthquake hit a coastal region of the country and northern Peru on Saturday, causing damage to multiple homes, schools and medical centres.

Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso said a second aftershock measured a magnitude of 4.8 with a third at 3.7. Eleven of the deaths occurred in the El Oro province, with one in Azuay. One of the deaths occurred when the facade of a building fell on top of a car, killing the person inside, officials said.

Emergency crews have mobilized to offer support to affected people, Lasso said in a tweet.

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[valbain]

Oh Lord, 😓🙏 I want to say a prayer for Ecuador. I'm so sorry for the man that was crushed in the vehicle. Prayers for his family.

[anniemcewen]

I just heard about this earthquake, my oldest brother and his wife live close to it, thx for joining me and many others in prayers for everyone there🙏🙏🙏😓. Condolences to those who've lost loved ones💔😢

[angyr]

O Lord please have mercy on your people🙏

[marcocisneros]

Please Lord bless and comfort the country and receive the departed.

[petragatusang]

May the soul of the victim in earthquake rest in peace

[mikespg]

The Bible warned that plagues and pestilence would increase in frequency and intensity like birth pains in the end times.
Along with wars, fires, volcanic eruptions, Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, droughts, famines, tsunamis, hail, snow storms, earthquakes etc.
I feel for them, please repent and turn from sin and believe in Jesus Christ our Lord and savior who died for your sins to be forgiven, read the Bible and gain understanding before it's too late.

[elprincep]

Dios bendiga ecuador. Amor desde filipinas

[Youonlyliveonce]

Prayers for all the people in the world and for those from Ecuador 🇪🇨 🙏 ❤️

[blue_moon]

God be with the people of Ecuador and Peru. ❤️🙏🕊

[davidarmola]

These are the last of the "Last Day's."(Matthew 24:3-40) Jesus said it would be this way during the time of his "presence" and the "conclusion" of this system of things. He also said there would be "Great Earthquakes" during this time period before the End comes (Luke 21:11). Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Ecuador.

[marjoriecoey]

This is so scary for these people.
Hope they have assistance.

[dougfredricks]

A few weeks back Turkey and Syria suffered loss in earthquakes. Prayers to all impacted In Equador

[rustymalta]

que Dios le de fortaleza al pueblo del Ecuador🙏🙏

[cristiamcclain]

My condolences to the families that lost t loved ones in the quake

[ma.theresaheruela]

Lord have mercy on us.i praise you lord with all my heart amen.

[ceriseivey]

God bless Ecuador. Too bad governments in these countries don't force adequate building rules.

[dariusparris]

Prayers and heartfelt love for recovery ❤️‍🩹 for Peru 🇵🇪 and Ecuador 🇪🇨. Prayers to Syria 🇸🇾 and Turkey 🇹🇷 as well for recovery.

[heathervancalcar]

Prayers and condolences from Amsterdam (Netherlands)

[MarieGunduz]

Praying for the people of Ecuador. 🙏🙏🙏