A 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook the region around Ecuador's second-largest city, Guayaquil, resulting in the death of at least 480 people and causing widespread destruction and panic. Solange Coyago, a resident of Guayaquil, described the windows shaking and the lights moving quickly. The Ecuadorian government has declared a state of emergency and requested international assistance, while rescue teams are searching for survivors and assessing the damage.
