Devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti kills dozens | PHOTOS

At least 29 people were killed when a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday.

Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry said he was rushing aid to affected areas, where some towns were destroyed and hospitals were overwhelmed with wounded people.

The epicenter of the quake was about 125 kilometers (78 miles) west of the capital of Port-au-Prince, the U.S. Geological Survey said, and widespread damage was reported.

The government declared a one-month state of emergency for the whole country and said he would not ask for international help until the extent of the damages is known.

The Prime Minister said the International Red Cross and hospitals in unaffected areas were helping to care for the injured and appealed to Haitians for unity.