The Latest: Expert: Ecuador's quake 6x strong than Japan's
Apr. 17, 2016 6:22 AM EDT
Ecuador's earthquake is about six times stronger and has released more energy than the one in Japan a day before.
The quake was the strongest to hit Ecuador since 1979
11 people remain missing in southern Japan from 2 powerful earthquakes that killed 41 people; US military announces it is preparing to join relief efforts - AP
Large number of inmates escape from El Rodeo prison in Portoviejo, Ecuador, after Saturday's earthquake caused damage at facility, local officials say - BNO News
Ecuador's minister of justice says around 30 of 100 prisoners who escaped after Saturday's earthquake have been recaptured - NotiMundo