The Ecuadorian government says the death toll from the country's biggest earthquake in decades has soared to 272, with more than 2,500 injured. The powerful magnitude-7.8 earthquake which struck off Ecuador's coast on Saturday has generated at least 189 aftershocks of various strengths. A state of emergency has been declared in six provinces, and 14-thousand army and public security personnel have been mobilized to affected areas.

Ecuador reeling after quake. Here in Guayaquil, the most populated city, behind me the pass, destroyed at late night quake. 24 hours later in Guayaquil, life starting to get back to normal. But, convoy leave carrying supply to northern province, where more than 200 dead. People here tell more people trapped in villages. President cut short of visit. Now in the country, Sunday night travel to one of the most damaged cities.