6.5-magnitude earthquake shakes Ecuador; at least 12 killed

A magnitude 6.5 earthquake shook an island region of Ecuador and northern Peru on Saturday, causing inhabitants to rush out of buildings. President Guillermo Lasso said the strong quake has killed at least 12 people. Rescue crews have been searching for survivors after some buildings collapsed and cars were crushed, according to reports.

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