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A major earthquake struck a coastal city late Tuesday, causing widespread damage and prompting emergency declarations. Local authorities reported collapsed buildings, disrupted power lines, and impassable roads, hindering rescue efforts.
Rescue teams, including national agencies and international partners, have begun traditional search operations, prioritizing hospitals and schools where aftershocks have raised safety concerns. Dozens of people are feared trapped beneath rubble as weather conditions challenge responders.
Authorities warned residents to stay clear of damaged structures and to prepare for potential aftershocks. Temporary shelters are being set up, with aid distributed to vulnerable communities as the government coordinates humanitarian assistance and infrastructure repairs.