Catastrophic earthquake strikes Syria

People around collapsed buildings in syria following earthquake february 2023 — Harim, Syria. People in Northwest Syria rush to a building that was damaged by the massive earthquake that struck the region on 6 February 2023.

On 6 February 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Northwest Syria, including Idlib, where Mercy Corps currently works. Our colleagues in Northwest Syria report that the situation is catastrophic, with the area affected by the earthquake being the centre for over 1.8 million displaced Syrians who were already suffering after a decade of conflict.

Mercy Corps is responding to this crisis, rapidly assessing needs and providing emergency water, sanitation, and hygiene activities, working to deliver essential supplies to communities affected by the earthquake.

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Catastrophic earthquake strikes Syria

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