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Venezuela earthquake deaths exceed 5,000
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Venezuela earthquake deaths exceed 5,000

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Over 5,000 people have died following two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24.
  • The quakes injured 16,740 people and left 17,907 homeless, according to the latest official toll.
  • The United Nations had previously estimated up to 50,000 people were missing in the initial days after the disaster.

The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has surpassed 5,000, Parliament President Jorge Rodríguez announced. The latest figures indicate at least 5,069 fatalities, with 16,740 individuals injured and 17,907 left homeless. This updated toll is higher than the previous official count of 4,930 deaths.

Authorities have not provided an official number of missing persons. In the immediate aftermath of the devastating earthquakes, the United Nations had estimated that as many as 50,000 people might be unaccounted for. The seismic events, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude and occurring just 39 seconds apart, caused widespread destruction across northern Venezuela. The capital, Caracas, and its surrounding areas were heavily impacted, as was the neighboring state of La Guaira, where many survivors are now living in makeshift camps.

The earthquakes have left a significant scar on the nation, with thousands displaced and infrastructure severely damaged. The scale of the disaster highlights the vulnerability of the region to seismic activity and the immense challenge of recovery and rebuilding for the affected communities.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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