Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 188, injure hundreds, with toll likely to rise, officials say

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1. -1298s ago

   Health and Environmental Risks Rise After Venezuela Earthquakes

   Public health experts warn of critical risks from contaminants in the weeks following the earthquakes. These secondary crises follow the initial destruction and building collapses in Caracas. Officials expect the death toll to rise beyond the current count.

   What's confirmed:

   • Two earthquakes hit northern Venezuela on June 24.
   • At least 188 people died.
   • Building collapses occurred in Caracas.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The death toll could be higher than 188.
   • The coming weeks are critical to prevent secondary crises from contaminants.
   confidence 90%
2. 29d ago

   Venezuela Death Toll Rises After Rare Doublet Earthquakes

   Two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on June 24, causing widespread destruction and building collapses in Caracas. Official reports indicate at least 188 deaths, though some sources suggest the toll could be higher. The United States is sending search and rescue teams to assist in the recovery efforts.

   What's confirmed:

   • Two earthquakes above magnitude 7 struck northern Venezuela on June 24 only 39 seconds apart.
   • The earthquakes had magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5.
   • At least 188 people were killed in the disaster.
   • Interim President Delcy Rodriguez reported that dozens of buildings collapsed.
   • The United States is sending search and rescue teams to Venezuela.
   • The quakes were among the strongest to hit Venezuela in more than a century.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • USGS modeling suggests thousands may have been killed.
   • At least 235 people died and more than 4,300 were injured.
   • At least 164 people died according to the acting president.
   confidence 85%