The Earth Observatory shares images and stories about the environment, Earth systems, and climate that emerge from NASA research, satellite missions, and models. 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 the destruction of infrastructure and freezing temperatures in the affected areas. 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 had been injured as a result of the earthquake . Jajarkot, which was the epicenter, and Rukum West are the two districts most affected by last month's disaster. The earthquake and subsequent aftershocks have also caused damages to several health facilities in the province. 77 health ... Flash appeal requesting US$ 8 million for the WHO response to the earthquake in Myanmar which occurred in March 2025.
