Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 2,645
Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The death toll from a double earthquake in Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 2,645, according to Venezuela's Ministry of Information.
- The earthquakes registered magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, leaving approximately 12,000 injured and 15,000 homeless.
- The Ministry of Information shared the updated figures on social media.
The death toll from a powerful double earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24 has climbed to 2,645, as reported by Venezuela's Ministry of Information via social media. The devastating seismic event, comprising two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, has also resulted in approximately 12,000 injuries and left an estimated 15,000 people without shelter.
The Ministry of Information released the updated casualty and displacement figures on its social media channels, providing a grim tally of the disaster's impact. The scale of the destruction highlights the vulnerability of the region to such natural calamities.
Reports indicate that the earthquakes have had a significant impact on the country's infrastructure and the lives of its citizens, exacerbating existing economic challenges. The government is working to manage the aftermath and provide aid to those affected by the disaster.
Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.