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Live updates: Death toll climbs to 164 after twin quakes in Venezuela, acting president says

Two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to collapse in Caracas. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez reported at least 164 deaths and 971 injuries on Thursday. These quakes were among the strongest to hit the country in over a century.

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The death toll has risen to 164 and the number of injured is now 971.

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  1. Venezuela Death Toll Reaches 164 After Twin Earthquakes

    Two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to collapse in Caracas. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez reported at least 164 deaths and 971 injuries on Thursday. These quakes were among the strongest to hit the country in over a century.

    What's confirmed:

    • At least 164 people died and 971 were injured following the earthquakes.
    • The earthquakes had magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5.
    • The two quakes occurred less than a minute apart on Wednesday evening.
    • The 7.2 magnitude quake hit approximately 160 km west of Caracas.
    • Buildings collapsed in the capital city of Caracas.
    • Acting President Delcy Rodriguez provided the casualty figures on Thursday.
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