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Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,900
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- The death toll from the June 24 earthquake in Venezuela has risen to 1,943 confirmed deaths, with 10,571 people injured, according to Reuters citing Parliament Speaker Jorge Rodriguez.
- The earthquake involved two tremors of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5.
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Why It Matters
A powerful earthquake struck Venezuela on June 24, causing significant casualties. The death toll has now surpassed 1,900.
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Venezuela’s death toll from the June 24 earthquake has exceeded 1,900, Reuters reported, citing parliament speaker Jorge Rodriguez.
According to him, 1,943 people have been confirmed dead, while 10,571 others have been injured.
The earthquake struck Venezuela late on June 24, with two tremors measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 recorded within 40 seconds of each other. The epicenters were located ten kilometers apart in the state of Yaracuy.
Open Questions
- What is the full extent of the damage?
- What aid is being provided?
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This article was originally published by TASS.
