Ecuador earthquake at least 77 killed

The death toll from the powerful earthquake in Ecuador has risen to 77.  Hundreds are injured.

Vice President Jorge Glas said the toll is likely to rise as reports from around the country continue to come in.

Rescue crews are struggling to get to the sparsely populated fishing ports and tourists beaches where the earthquake struck Saturday night.

"It's very important that Ecuadorians remain calm during this emergency," Glas said.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the shallow 7.8-magnitude quake struck late Saturday along the South American country's coast.​