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Ecuador hit by a strong earthquake: destruction and panic among the population, pictures

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake has struck Ecuador, causing destruction and panic among the population. At the moment, there are at least 16 deaths as a result of the quake, but the toll could rise as more information emerges.

The earthquake caused numerous buildings to collapse, with dramatic images showing the debris and devastation in the affected areas.

Local authorities and rescue workers are working to provide aid and assistance to those affected by the quake and to assess the extent of damage. Rescue teams are searching for survivors in the debris of collapsed buildings, and there are fears that the death toll could rise in the coming days.

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Epicenter near the Pacific coast
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake has struck Ecuador, causing devastation and fear among residents. At the moment, there are at least 16 deaths as a result of the quake, but the toll could rise as more information emerges. The earthquake caused numerous buildings to collapse, with dramatic images showing the debris and devastation in the affected areas. Local authorities and rescue workers are working to provide aid and assistance to those affected by the quake and to assess the extent of damage. Rescue teams are searching for survivors in the debris of collapsed buildings, and there are fears that the death toll could rise in the coming days. The earthquake in Ecuador also caused the sinking of the Marine Museum in Puerto Bolívar.
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The terrible images of the earthquake in Ecuador
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The terrible images of the earthquake in Ecuador
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The terrible images of the earthquake in Ecuador
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The terrible images of the earthquake in Ecuador
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The terrible images of the earthquake in Ecuador
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The terrible images of the earthquake in Ecuador
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The terrible images of the earthquake in Ecuador
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The terrible images of the earthquake in Ecuador
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The terrible images of the earthquake in Ecuador
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The terrible images of the earthquake in Ecuador
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The terrible images of the earthquake in Ecuador
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The terrible images of the earthquake in Ecuador
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The terrible images of the earthquake in Ecuador
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The terrible images of the earthquake in Ecuador
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The terrible images of the earthquake in Ecuador
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The terrible images of the earthquake in Ecuador
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The terrible images of the earthquake in Ecuador
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The terrible images of the earthquake in Ecuador
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The terrible images of the earthquake in Ecuador
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