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Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 4,490
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Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 4,490

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Venezuela has risen to 4,490, according to the president of the National Assembly.
  • Over 19,000 people are housed in 108 temporary shelters established for those affected by the quakes.
  • The twin earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck Venezuela on June 24, with the La Guaira state being the most severely impacted.

The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela two and a half weeks ago has climbed to 4,490, as reported by Jorge Rodríguez, president of the National Assembly. The devastating tremors, which occurred just 39 seconds apart on June 24, registered magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5.

Authorities have established 108 temporary shelters to accommodate those displaced by the disaster. According to official figures, more than 19,000 individuals are currently housed in these facilities. The northern state of La Guaira, including its port city of the same name, has borne the brunt of the seismic activity.

In La Guaira, the earthquakes caused significant destruction, damaging over 850 buildings. Of these, approximately 190 structures collapsed entirely, highlighting the immense force of the tremors and the vulnerability of the region's infrastructure.

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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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