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A major earthquake struck a coastal region this morning, causing widespread damage to infrastructure and triggering evacuation orders for several towns. Local authorities reported the collapse of multiple buildings and ongoing search-and-rescue operations as aftershocks continue to rattle the area.

Emergency services are coordinating with national agencies to assess casualty figures and deliver emergency supplies. Many residents are left without power or clean water, and shelters have been set up as temperatures drop in the evening.

Officials urged calm and emphasized the need for secure shelter, medical care for the injured, and clear routes for relief convoys. International aid organizations are prepared to assist with temporary housing, food, and medical supplies as recovery efforts begin.