Earthquake in Ecuador kills at least 12, causes widespread damage

A strong earthquake shook southern Ecuador and northern Peru on Saturday, killing at least thirteen people and trapping others under rubble.

Rescue workers stand next to a car crushed by debris after an earthquake in Cuenca, Ecuador, Saturday, March 18, 2023.QUITO, Ecuador — A strong earthquake shook southern Ecuador and northern Peru on Saturday, killing at least thirteen people, trapping others under rubble, and sending rescue teams out into streets littered with debris and fallen power lines.

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