Powerful earthquake in Ecuador leaves behind trail of destruction

Powerful earthquake in Ecuador leaves behind trail of destruction

FP Staff April 17, 2016, 15:39:11 IST

At least 77 people were killed in the earthquake at Ecuador, which was recorded at a 7.8 magnitude. In this photo, rescue workers are seen working to pull out survivors trapped in a collapsed building in the city of Manta.

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A collapsed home is seen after an earthquake in the city of Guayaquil in Ecuador on 17 April, 2016. AFP

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At least 77 people were killed in the earthquake, which was recorded at a 7.8 magnitude. In this photo, rescue workers are seen working to pull out survivors trapped in a collapsed building in the city of Manta. AFP

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The US Geological Survey said that the earthquake was the strongest sjnce 1979 to hit Ecuador. AFP

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Two men are seen removing debris from a fallen building. Ecuador’s President Rafael Correa called on people in the country to stay strong. AFP

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A collapsed home is seen after the earthquake in the city of Guayaquil. AFP

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