Posted by DINO PORRAZZO at AMERICAS FREEDOM FIGHTERS

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck southern Ecuador on Saturday afternoon leaving at least 16 people dead and at least 381 people injured.

According to the United States Geological Survey-(USGS) the earthquake struck near the southern town of Baláo and was more than 65 km (nearly 41 miles) deep.

The earthquake that shook southern Ecuador and northern Peru left people trapped under rubble.

Rescue teams have responded out into streets littered with debris and fallen power lines.

People who were injured were being treated at hospitals, CNN reports.

The USGS gave the tremor an “orange alert,” saying “significant casualties are likely and the disaster is potentially widespread.”

“Past events with this alert level have required a regional or national level response,” the USGS added.

Firefighters worked to rescue people while the National Police assessed damage, their work made more difficult by downed lines that interrupted telephone and electricity service.

Authorities reported cracks in buildings and homes, as well as some collapsed walls.

Here’s video from NBC News

The search for more bodies is continuing and we expect the numbers of dead and injured to rise unfortunately.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to these poor people and we will keep them in our hearts.

This is a developing story.

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