A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was reported about 5 km southwest of Guánica, Puerto Rico, in the United States. The available summary does not report casualties or major damage, and the event is being tracked as of September 18.
Landslides and mudslides have affected Suichuan County in Jiangxi Province, China, and the Mount Fuji area in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, after heavy rain. In China, the slides damaged homes and led to deaths and missing persons; in Japan, a landslide disrupted one of Mount Fuji’s main climbing starting points, with no confirmed casualty figures reported.
Typhoon Saudel has brought heavy rain and flooding to parts of southern China, including Guangdong and Fujian. Flooded streets, submerged vehicles, and a building collapse were reported, and authorities warned that more rain could cause further disruption.
Fire has affected multiple areas across Indonesia, including Borneo, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Riau, Jambi, South Sumatra, East Kalimantan, West Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, Nusantara, and the Jakarta area, with smoke haze worsening health conditions. Smaller fire incidents have also been reported in Malaysia, Türkiye, Serbia, Greece, Angola, the United States, and Canada, including areas near Antalya, northwest of Athens, Grand Canyon National Park, and Cape Breton.
A building used by displaced Palestinian families collapsed in Gaza City, killing at least 21 people, including children, and injuring at least 14 others. The incident adds to the strain on displaced people in Gaza, where damaged buildings and unsafe living conditions remain a serious concern.
Conflict is affecting Yemen and its border areas with Saudi Arabia, with reports of civilian deaths, injuries, and displacement, while cross-border attacks and fuel shortages are making movement and aid access more difficult. Families are also under pressure along the Red Sea route to Djibouti, as people try to leave amid worsening insecurity and limited resources.
Flooding has affected communities across Nepal-China border areas, with impact reported in Nepal and nearby China. Aid is reaching some survivors, while assessments continue and tens of thousands of people, including many children, need humanitarian assistance.