A magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred at 21:57:42 (UTC) on 24 February 2024, 8.7 km (5.4 mi) E of El Realejo, Chinandega, Nicaragua; 10 km (6.2 mi) SE of Corinto, Chinandega, Nicaragua and 16 km (10 mi) NE of Chinandega, Chinandega, Nicaragua. Initial estimates from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) located the epicentre of the event at 12.538°N, 83.8°W, and at a depth of 83.8 km (52.07 mi)
This event briefing describes the impact of rainfall on Sint Maarten, which was associated with a Covered Area Rainfall Event (CARE) on 9 February, 2024.
This event briefing describes the impact of rainfall on Saint Kitts and Nevis, which was associated with a Covered Area Rainfall Event (CARE) starting on 8 February and ending on 9 February 2024.
This event briefing describes the impact of rainfall on the Turks and Caicos Islands, which was associated with a Covered Area Rainfall Event (CARE) on 6 February, 2024.
This booklet presents a list of tips that can help you prepare for the Hurricane Season. This is not an exhaustive list. Add to it and share with family, friends, and colleagues at work.
The policy year 2022/23 represented 16 years of CCRIF providing catastrophe risk insurance to the Caribbean and 7 years to Central America. CCRIF continue to provide access to quick liquidity following natural disasters, scaling up access to parametric insurance for new perils and new economic sectors.
This event briefing describes the impact of rainfall on the central region of The Bahamas (The Bahamas – Central), which was associated with a Covered Area Rainfall Event (CARE) from December 17, 2023 to December 19, 2023.
This event briefing describes the impact of rainfall on Jamaica, which was associated with a Covered Area Rainfall Event (CARE), from November 16, 2023, to November 19, 2023.