A significant number of aftershocks have occurred. The official count of people affected is substantial, with many injured and some deceased. Details of the disaster are being tracked and reported by authorities.
A total of over 6,000 people have been accounted for in some way. Further information on the situation is available from the situation report, which provides updates on the aftermath of the recent seismic events.
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