Venezuela earthquake: fatal back-to-back earthquakes in Caracas as experts warn of heavy death toll

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1. -3781s ago

   Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 2,595

   Twin earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on June 24, causing widespread collapse in Caracas and La Guaira. The death toll has reached 2,595 as rescue crews continue operations. Nearly 50,000 people remain unaccounted for.

   What's confirmed:

   • The earthquakes in northern Venezuela had magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5.
   • The death toll from the earthquakes has reached 2,595.
   • Rescue operations continue in disaster zones despite fading hopes of finding survivors.
   • Hospitals in Caracas are overwhelmed by the influx of casualties.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Nearly 50,000 people remain unaccounted for.
   confidence 80%
2. 29d ago

   Death Toll Rises After Powerful Doublet Earthquakes Hit Venezuela

   Two earthquakes above magnitude 7 struck northern Venezuela on June 24. The tremors caused buildings to collapse in Caracas and La Guaira. Rescue teams are currently searching for survivors in the rubble.

   What's confirmed:

   • Two earthquakes above magnitude 7 struck northern Venezuela on June 24.
   • The second earthquake reached magnitude 7.5.
   • The two quakes occurred 39 seconds apart.
   • Buildings collapsed in Caracas.
   • The magnitude 7.5 quake is the most powerful to strike the country since 1900.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • At least 188 people died in the earthquakes.
   • At least 32 people died and 700 were injured.
   • The death toll has risen to 164.
   • A magnitude 7.2 quake hit 160 km west of Caracas.
   • Rodriguez declared a state of emergency.
   • Trump pledged a rapid U.S. response.
   confidence 80%