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Officials urged residents to avoid entering visibly damaged buildings until engineers complete safety inspections.

Medical teams remained on standby to assist anyone injured during the event, while local disaster response agencies coordinated relief efforts in affected areas.

Aftershocks Remain Possible

Seismologists warn that aftershocks are a normal part of the earthquake cycle and may continue for hours or even days after the main event. Although many aftershocks are weaker than the initial quake, some can still be strong enough to cause additional damage to already weakened structures.

Experts encourage residents to remain alert, review emergency plans with family members, and keep emergency kits easily accessible.