Frequent small to medium-scale emergencies raged through the region in 2012, inflicting the most damage on rural households. Support from humanitarian and development partners was often necessary to help affected people back onto their feet, learn from the disaster and better prepare for future shocks.
Azerbaijan: Earthquake - May 2012
Disaster description
An 5.6 earthquake struck in Zaqatala and Gakh in north-western Azerbaijan on 7 May 2012. Over 3,000 houses and public buildings were either destroyed or damaged. On 18 May, another earthquake with a 4.8 magnitude hit the region, causing more damage and destruction. More than 7,000 houses were either destroyed or damaged and more than 9,000 families had to be evacuated. (IFRC, 23 May 2012)
Affected Countries
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Kazakhstan + 7 more
Caucasus and Central Asia: 2012 emergencies (as at 31 Dec 2012)
Tajikistan + 10 more
Central Asia and South Caucasus regions: 4 or higher magnitude earthquakes (Richter scale) 2007 - 2012
Kyrgyzstan + 7 more
Regional humanitarian funding update - Caucasus and Central Asia, Issue 04 | Second Quarter 2012 (April – June 2012)
