Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 920
نظرة سريعة
- The death toll from a devastating earthquake in Venezuela has risen to 920, with over 3,300 injured, according to parliament member Jorge Rodriguez, citing EFE news agency.
- The quake, which struck on June 24 with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, was followed by 214 aftershocks.
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لماذا يهم
A devastating earthquake struck Venezuela on June 24, consisting of two major tremors and 214 aftershocks, with epicenters located 10 km from each other in Yaracuy state.
CARACAS, June 26. /TASS/. The death toll from the devastating earthquake in Venezuela has climbed to 920, the EFE news agency said, citing parliament member Jorge Rodriguez.
According to him, more than 3,300 people were injured.
Earlier reports put the number of fatalities at 589, with nearly 3,000 people injured.
The earthquake struck Venezuela late on June 24. Two series of tremors of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 were recorded within about 40 seconds. Their epicenters were located 10 km from each other in the state of Yaracuy. As many as 214 aftershocks followed.
أسئلة مفتوحة
- What is the extent of property damage?
- What is the current status of rescue efforts?
- What aid is being provided to the injured?
