Almost 262 and continues to increase the number of deaths while more than 2,500 were injured in the 7.8 magnitude hit by earthquake in Ecuador.
According to President Rafael Correa, fear increases the number of deaths during the ongoing rescue operation those that cover buildings and establishments.
370 buildings identified as were destroyed and collapsed while 26 schools were damaged.
Esmeraldas, Los Rios, Manabi, Santa Elena, Guayas and Santo Domingo earlier declared a state of emergency , subsequent to the earthquake followed by more than 100 aftershocks.
The earthquake struck at around 7: 59 am, 170 kilometers northwest of Quito and was felt in Northern Peru and Southern Colombia.
Sent to help with rescue efforts the government of Colombia, Chile, Spain and Mexico.
Meanwhile, the appeal of the Pope praying for people affected by the earthquake in Ecuador and even in Japan.