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A major earthquake struck a coastal region early Friday, causing widespread damage to infrastructure and triggering emergency evacuations. The quake, measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale, led to power outages and widespread landslides along vulnerable hillside communities.

Authorities reported dozens of fatalities and hundreds of injuries, with search-and-rescue teams deployed across multiple affected cities. Government officials declared a state of emergency as hospitals overwhelmed with patients and relief tents were set up in public squares.

International aid began arriving, with neighboring countries sending medical supplies, food, and temporary shelters. Officials urged residents in aftershock zones to remain vigilant and follow official instructions as rescue operations continue through the weekend.