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Venezuela earthquake: at least 32 dead and dozens of buildings collapsed, says interim president

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela's northern coast and the capital, Caracas. A state of emergency was declared as rescue teams search for survivors in collapsed buildings. The death toll has climbed to 1,450 as of June 28.

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The reported death toll increased from initial counts of 32 to 1,450.

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  1. Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 1,450

    Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela's northern coast and the capital, Caracas. A state of emergency was declared as rescue teams search for survivors in collapsed buildings. The death toll has climbed to 1,450 as of June 28.

    What's confirmed:

    • Two earthquakes measuring over 7.0 magnitude hit Venezuela.
    • A 7.5-magnitude quake was the most powerful to strike the country since 1900.
    • The earthquakes caused buildings to collapse in Caracas and La Guaira.
    • Interim President Delcy Rodriguez reported at least 32 deaths and 700 injuries shortly after the quakes.
    • The government declared a state of emergency.
    • The death toll reached 1,450 by June 28.
    • Tremors were felt more than a thousand miles away in Brazil's Amazon region.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • USGS modeling suggested thousands may have been killed.
    • A website promoted by the political opposition listed nearly 50,000 people as unaccounted for.
    • The National Assembly president reported 188 dead, 1,520 injured and 157 missing.
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