Venezuelan authorities have confirmed that at least 920 people have died, 3,360 have been injured, and over 50,000 are missing following two deadly earthquakes. According to Reuters, 172 individuals remain trapped under the rubble, and search and rescue operations continue.<\/p>\n
These two earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, occurred 39 seconds apart on Wednesday evening (June 24). The United Nations has described the event as unprecedented in Venezuela for over a century. The second earthquake is recorded as the strongest tremor in the country in the last 100 years.<\/p>\n
The UN has reported that the fate of approximately 50,000 people in Caracas, the capital, and the La Guaira region is unknown. The organization estimates the direct financial damage from this disaster to be around 6.7 billion US dollars.<\/p>\n
Reuters has reported that a shortage of cranes, heavy machinery, and official rescue teams has complicated the debris clearance process. Rescue forces, local residents, and volunteers with limited equipment are diligently searching for trapped individuals in the affected areas.<\/p>\n
On Saturday morning (June 27), the Venezuelan government also confirmed the death toll of 920. On Friday, another earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale shook parts of the country, including Caracas.<\/p>\n
This event occurred while Venezuelan citizens were observing a public holiday commemorating the country’s Independence War anniversary, with many people at home, which contributed to increased casualties. The US Geological Survey has warned that considering the intensity of the tremors, building resilience, and population density, there is a 39 percent chance that the death toll could reach 10,000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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