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A major earthquake struck a coastal region today, causing widespread damage and prompting emergency responses from local authorities. Initial reports indicate multiple buildings collapsed in several towns, with dozens of confirmed injuries and missing persons as search teams mobilize.
Government agencies activated disaster relief funds and mobilized the national guard to assist with rescues, evacuations, and the distribution of supplies. Utilities were disrupted in affected areas, with power outages and water shortages reported as crews work to restore services.
Residents described tremors lasting several seconds, followed by aftershocks that kept people indoors and delaying relief efforts. International aid organizations signaled readiness to provide assistance as authorities assess the full scope of the devastation.