On 17 December 2024, a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, impacting more than a quarter of the country''s population. The disaster caused significant damage
On 28 March 2025, two powerful earthquakes struck central Myanmar''s Sagaing Region near Mandalay. The first, with a magnitude of 7.7, occurred at 12:50 p.m. local time, followed by a second of
A community struggling, yet unbroken & WHO''s people centered response The hardships these individuals face reflect the wider struggles of millions displaced by the earthquake. Safe water, sanitation,
After an earthquake, there may be unpredictable aftershocks, landslides and fires. Aftershocks may occur immediately after the earthquake or after days, weeks or even months. Follow instructions from your local
A strong earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hit Nepal''s Western Province of Karnali, shortly before midnight, on 3 November 2023. As of 24 November 2023, 154 people (Female: 83, Male: 71) had died and more than 900
Sagaing earthquake in Myanmar On 28 March 2025, two powerful earthquakes struck central Myanmar''s Sagaing Region near Mandalay. The first, with a magnitude of 7.7, occurred at 12:50 p.m. local
Working closely with the government and partners, WHO is supporting to respond to the urgent health needs of the affected populationA 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal''s Western Province of Karnali,
An earthquake is a violent and abrupt shaking of the ground, caused by movement between tectonic plates along a fault line in the earth''s crust. Earthquakes can result in the ground shaking, soil
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Port Vila on 17 December 2024, claimed 14 lives, destroyed critical infrastructure, and displaced over 2000 people who needed to stay in evacuation centres or with host
On 6 February 2023, a series of large earthquakes hit southern Türkiye and northern Syria, followed by hundreds of aftershocks. Thousands of lives were lost in the initial earthquakes and thousands more are at risk given
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