On August 24, a 6,4 magnitude earthquake has struck the central part of Italy, the epicentre was around Accumoli in the region of Lazio. More than 21 people were killed and more than 100 people are missing. The Italian authorities informed the Hungarian Embassy in Rome that until now, they have no knowledge of any Hungarian national being among the victims or the injured. The HUBA Rescue24 special rescue team of Hungarian Baptist Aid is on standby and offered help. According to the consultation with the National Directorate General for Disaster Management, the Italian authorities have not yet requested international assistance.