Nepal Earthquake 2015: An insight into risks, A vision for resilience
Sep 9, 2016 · On 25 April 2015 at 11:56 NST, with a mighty shudder, the earth released the pent-up seismic energy trapped within in the form of an earthquake that lasted 55 seconds. That brief span of …
Myanmar earthquake response 2025 - World Health Organization (WHO)
Mar 30, 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 …
Earthquakes - World Health Organization (WHO)
Apr 29, 2020 · 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 …
Emergency - West Nepal Earthquake
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 …
WHO Responds to Nepal Earthquake
Nov 7, 2023 · 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 …
How rehabilitation provided a second chance to an earthquake survivor
Apr 28, 2025 · The earth in Adıyaman, Türkiye, trembled violently on February 6, 2023. For 35-year-old Hamzanur Burak Kızıl, everything changed in an instant as buildings collapsed, and people died. He …
WHO flash appeal: earthquake response in Myanmar
Mar 30, 2025 · Flash appeal requesting US$ 8 million for the WHO response to the earthquake in Myanmar which occurred in March 2025.
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 …
On the path to recovery: three months after the earthquake in Vanuatu
Mar 16, 2025 · 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 …
Lives Rebuilt: Personal Stories from Myanmar’s Earthquake Recovery
Jul 12, 2025 · 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, …