7.8-magnitude quake hits Ecuador coast

QUITO, Ecuador -- A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake shook Ecuador's central coast Saturday, cracking buildings and rattling homes as far away as the capital of Quito.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered 16 miles south-southeast of Muisne, Ecuador, in a touristy area of fishing ports.

Local media reported at least one house and an overpass had collapsed in the port city of Guayaquil.

In the capital, the quake was felt for about 40 seconds, and people fled buildings to the streets in fear.

Quito is about located 105 miles from the quake's epicenter.