A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 hit Southern Ecuador and Northern Peru on Saturday, causing significant damage and claiming the lives of at least 15 people.
Hundreds of individuals were injured, and rescue teams are currently searching for any survivors who may be trapped in the rubble.
The earthquake struck this morning, and eyewitnesses reported seeing people in Peru’s commercial areas running from buildings and shops.
The power outage affected many individuals in the region, and power is being restored.
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