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CHINA

Five people were killed and 54 others injured after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake in China's Sichuan Province on 22 Nov, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. A total of 25,000 houses were damaged, affecting about 79,500 people and forcing 6,200 to relocate, according to local authorities. Among the 43 injured, six were in critical condition and another five suffering severe injuries. Eleven medical teams have reached the quake zone, and nearly 10,000 medical and epidemic prevention personnel joined the rescue efforts.

5 deaths

79,500 people affected

The earthquake caused blackouts, closed two highways and affected railway traffic in the region. The Ministry of Civil Affairs delivered relief items to the area and dispersed 50 million yuan (US $8.16 million) to disaster relief efforts.

JAPAN

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck in mountainous Nagano Prefecture, central Japan. Initial reports indicate 41 people were injured and over 450 people have voluntarily moved to evacuation centres.

47 houses totally damaged

In Hakuba village, 47 houses were totally damaged. Landslides blocked access to the area and water and electricity supplies were cut in around 1,500 homes. Local authorities are leading search and rescue operations. The Japan Meteorological Agency urged caution over further aftershocks, landslides and the collapse of more buildings.

PHILIPPINES

An armed encounter involving mortar shelling erupted between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters in barangay Kabasalan, Pikit municipality, North Cotabato province on 14 Nov. It resulted in two deaths, including a child. As of 16 Nov, over 4,740 people were displaced, 1,735 staying in school facilities while over 2,950 were house-based in six neighbourhoods. The local authorities responded with food distribution and the provincial authorities are planning to augment assistance. Security in the area remains uncertain.

2 deaths

4,740 people displaced

MYANMAR

On 19 Nov media reported one civilian killed in fighting between the Myanmar Army and the Kachin Independence Army near Laiza, Kachin State. There were reports of further shelling by the Government Army on 22 and 23 Nov near Laiza and Mai Ja Yang. The situation remains tense in the areas of Laiza and in southern Kachin.

1 death

INDONESIA

On 21 Nov, a 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast around 115 km of northwest of Halmahera Barat, North Maluku Province, according to the Indonesia meteorological agency, BMKG. The earthquake was felt in Halmahera Barat district. There have are no reports of damage.