Recent Natural Disasters | Calamities | Hazards

November 10, 2017: At least 129 people are confirmed dead due to Hurricane Maria; 55 in Puerto Rico, 57 in Dominica, 5 in the Dominican Republic, 4 in the contiguous United States, 3 in Haiti, 2 in Guadeloupe, and 3 in the United States Virgin Islands. Hurricane Maria is regarded as the worst natural disaster on record in Dominica. Maria caused catastrophic damage and a major humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico.

September 19, 2017: An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck Central Mexico at 13:14 CDT (18:14 UTC) on 19 September 2017 with epicenter located about 55 km south of the city of Puebla. 

November 17, 2017: The worst natural disaster that hit the Greek capital Athens in decades has claimed lives of at least 16 people. Nearly all of the fatalities occurred in Mandra, and authorities said about 500 homes and businesses were damaged, The Weather Channel reported.