The catastrophic earthquake that destroyed buildings in Ecuador on Saturday became far more devastating Sunday, when the death toll soared to 235 -- and it's expected to rise.
At least 1,500 people were injured, said Ricardo Peñaherrera of Ecuador's national emergency management office.
The magnitude-7.8 earthquake hit Saturday night as it buckled homes and knocked out power in Guayaquil, Ecuador's most populous city, authorities said.