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A major earthquake struck a coastal region early on Thursday, damaging hundreds of buildings and triggering widespread power outages. Local emergency services report several casualties and are coordinating rescue operations as aftershocks continue to rattle the area.
Authorities have issued evacuation orders for several neighborhoods expected to face flooding as a tsunami advisory was lifted after initial maritime alerts. Officials urged residents to seek higher ground and avoid coastal roads while crews assess infrastructure damage.
International aid agencies announced readiness to deploy temporary shelters, medical supplies, and water purification units as the government assembles a rapid-response team to manage logistics and recovery efforts.