A deadly earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 hit southern Ecuador on Saturday afternoon, leaving at least 15 people dead and more than 300 others injured.
The tragic incident also caused significant damage to homes, schools, and health care centers in the region.
Among the victims was a four-year-old girl whose home collapsed during the earthquake.
The chaotic scene was also witnessed at a supermarket as the earthquake rattled the building.
The neighboring country of Peru was also affected by the earthquake.
This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
