A series of earthquakes struck the area, with two significant events occurring on 24 June. 5 and were followed by numerous aftershocks. According to official reports, the earthquakes resulted in a substantial number of casualties.

The total number of people affected is still being assessed, but it is known that many have been injured or lost their lives. Further information on the situation is available from Situation Report #18, which provides an update on the current state of affairs as of 11 July 2026. This report includes details on the number of people affected and the ongoing response to the earthquakes.