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A major earthquake struck a coastal city, triggering widespread damage and casualties as emergency crews race to reach affected neighborhoods. Rescue teams report overwhelmed hospitals and power outages, with crews prioritizing vulnerable populations and critical infrastructure.

Officials say aftershocks continue to complicate rescue operations, prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency and mobilize national disaster response units. International aid has begun arriving as local authorities call for calm and orderly evacuations from flood-prone zones.

Undertakings include securing essential services, setting up temporary shelters, and coordinating international relief efforts to supply food, water, and medical supplies while investigators assess the quake’s origin and potential aftereffects.