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Global Diaster Alert and Coordination System

GDACS is a cooperation framework between the United Nations and the European Commission.
It includes disaster managers and disaster information systems worldwide and aims at filling
the information and coordination gaps in the first phase after major disasters.

GDACS events in the last 24 hours

GDACS RSS information
GDACS RSS information

Near real-time notification about natural disaster with a potential humanitarian impact

September 5th, 2026 03:20:24 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:202.347km) in Indonesia 05/09/2026 06:34 UTC, 1 million in 100km.
On 9/5/2026 6:34:55 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 1 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:202.347km.
September 4th, 2026 11:42:34 EDT -0400 Green notification for tropical cyclone TWENTYTHREE-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).
From 04/09/2026 to 05/09/2026, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 74 km/h) TWENTYTHREE-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: [unknown] (vulnerability [unknown]). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in tropical storm).
September 1st, 2026 05:28:20 EDT -0400 Green notification for tropical cyclone KROVANH-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).
From 01/09/2026 to 05/09/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 83 km/h) KROVANH-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Japan (vulnerability Low). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in tropical storm).
September 5th, 2026 01:22:44 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km) in Off Coast Of Central America 05/09/2026 05:00 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 9/5/2026 5:00:07 AM, an earthquake occurred in Off Coast Of Central America potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km.
September 1st, 2026 05:24:37 EDT -0400 Green notification for tropical cyclone MARIE-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).
From 01/09/2026 to 05/09/2026, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 157 km/h) MARIE-26 was active in EastPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Mexico (vulnerability [unknown]). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in tropical storm).
August 27th, 2026 17:21:11 EDT -0400 Green notification for tropical cyclone LOWELL-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).
From 27/08/2026 to 05/09/2026, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 269 km/h) LOWELL-26 was active in CentralPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: United States (vulnerability Low). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in tropical storm).
August 27th, 2026 17:20:03 EDT -0400 Green notification for tropical cyclone KARINA-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).
From 27/08/2026 to 05/09/2026, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 231 km/h) KARINA-26 was active in CentralPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: [unknown] (vulnerability [unknown]). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in tropical storm).
September 4th, 2026 22:03:45 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:33.579km) in Kermadec Islands, New Zealand 05/09/2026 01:41 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 9/5/2026 1:41:01 AM, an earthquake occurred in Kermadec Islands, New Zealand potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:33.579km.
September 5th, 2026 02:09:30 EDT -0400 Green flood alert in Vietnam
On 03/09/2026, a flood started in Vietnam, lasting until 05/09/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced .
September 4th, 2026 07:22:09 EDT -0400 Green flood alert in Japan
On 03/09/2026, a flood started in Japan, lasting until 05/09/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced .
August 27th, 2026 05:43:25 EDT -0400 Green flood alert in Thailand
On 18/08/2026, a flood started in Thailand, lasting until 25/08/2026 (last update). The flood caused 2 deaths and 169 displaced .
September 4th, 2026 20:54:44 EDT -0400 Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:33.857km) in Off East Coast Of Honshu, Japan 05/09/2026 00:22 UTC, No people affected in 100km.
On 9/5/2026 12:22:45 AM, an earthquake occurred in Off East Coast Of Honshu, Japan potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:33.857km.
September 5th, 2026 03:12:24 EDT -0400 Green forest fire notification in Zambia
On 30/08/2026, a forest fire started in Zambia, until 05/09/2026.
September 5th, 2026 03:02:43 EDT -0400 Green forest fire notification in Angola
On 03/09/2026, a forest fire started in Angola, until 05/09/2026.
September 5th, 2026 03:02:35 EDT -0400 Green forest fire notification in South Africa
On 04/09/2026, a forest fire started in South Africa, until 05/09/2026.
September 5th, 2026 03:02:21 EDT -0400 Green forest fire notification in Angola
On 04/09/2026, a forest fire started in Angola, until 05/09/2026.
September 4th, 2026 19:57:30 EDT -0400 Green forest fire notification in Tanzania
On 23/08/2026, a forest fire started in Tanzania, until 04/09/2026.
September 4th, 2026 23:41:14 EDT -0400 Green forest fire notification in Angola
On 26/08/2026, a forest fire started in Angola, until 04/09/2026.
September 4th, 2026 15:14:35 EDT -0400 Green forest fire notification in Namibia
On 31/08/2026, a forest fire started in Namibia, until 04/09/2026.
September 4th, 2026 15:13:46 EDT -0400 Green forest fire notification in Angola
On 31/08/2026, a forest fire started in Angola, until 04/09/2026.
September 3rd, 2026 15:34:02 EDT -0400 Green forest fire notification in Zambia
On 28/08/2026, a forest fire started in Zambia, until 03/09/2026.
September 3rd, 2026 15:19:13 EDT -0400 Green forest fire notification in The Democratic Republic of Congo
On 30/08/2026, a forest fire started in The Democratic Republic of Congo, until 04/09/2026.
September 4th, 2026 13:05:51 EDT -0400 Green forest fire notification in Zambia
On 31/08/2026, a forest fire started in Zambia, until 04/09/2026.
September 4th, 2026 01:03:21 EDT -0400 Green forest fire notification in Angola
On 01/09/2026, a forest fire started in Angola, until 04/09/2026.
September 3rd, 2026 03:23:48 EDT -0400 Green forest fire notification in Bolivia
On 25/08/2026, a forest fire started in Bolivia, until 05/09/2026.

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