Emergency
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
Earthquakes
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
Lives Rebuilt: Personal Stories from Myanmar''s Earthquake Recovery
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,
WHO Responds to Nepal Earthquake
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
after an earthquake
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
On the path to recovery: three months after the earthquake in Vanuatu
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
Photovoltaic System Design for Earthquake-Prone Areas
Discover breakthrough earthquake-resistant photovoltaic systems ensuring structural integrity and operational continuity during seismic events.
Healing in the Open: Stories of Strength and Recovery After the
Aiming to restore essential services and strengthen the resilience of earthquake-affected communities, over 3,100 mothers and newborns have received support through the distribution of
Resilient Solar Photovoltaics | Energy Security and Resilience
This research includes development of best practices for resilient PV systems to ensure solar PV technologies are available when most needed—after disruptive events.
WHO scales up emergency response in earthquake–hit Myanmar,
Intensifying support to earthquake–hit Myanmar, the World Health Organization (WHO) has provided nearly 100 tons of medicines, medical devices and tents so far, and is assisting in
Myanmar earthquake response 2025
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
Great East Japan Earthquake
Great East Japan Earthquake, 2011 In the early afternoon of 11 March 2011, Japan was rocked by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake that caused widespread damage to the country''s eastern