地震速报

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A powerful earthquake has struck a coastal region, 一场强震袭击了沿海地区，

damaging buildings and forcing thousands from their homes. 造成不少房屋受损，数千人被迫撤离家园。

The quake, which hit early this morning, 地震发生在今天清晨，

had a magnitude of six point five, according to officials. 官方通报震级达到了6.5级。

At least several people have been injured, 目前至少已有几人受伤，

though the full extent of the damage is still unknown. 不过具体的受灾情况目前还不完全清楚。

Emergency crews have been sent to the worst-hit areas to search for anyone trapped. 救援人员已经赶往受灾最严重的地区搜救被困人员。

Power and phone lines are down across much of the region. 当地大部分区域的供电和通讯都中断了。

Residents have been warned to expect aftershocks in the coming days. 有关部门提醒居民，未来几天可能还会有余震。

Hospitals are treating the injured, 医院正在救治伤员，

while shelters have opened for those who have lost their homes. 同时也为无家可归的人开放了临时避难所。

Roads and bridges are being checked for damage before they reopen. 工作人员正在排查道路和桥梁的受损情况，确认安全后再恢复通行。

The government has declared a state of emergency and promised help. 政府已经宣布进入紧急状态，并承诺提供全力援助。

More information will be released as the situation becomes clearer. 随着情况进一步明朗，后续还会发布更多最新消息。