Two Major Earthquakes Strike Venezuela, Killing Over 200 and Injuring Nearly 1,500
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Venezuela experienced two major earthquakes (magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5) on 24 June 2026, striking the central-northern region and triggering over 130 aftershocks. As of 25 June, preliminary reports indicate more than 200 fatalities and nearly 1,500 injuries, with numbers expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue. The Capital District and surrounding states are the most affected areas in what is described as a major humanitarian emergency.
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· 3 pulledVenezuela is facing a major humanitarian emergency following two consecutive earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 that struck the central-northern region of the country on 24 June, causing widespread destruction and more than 130 aftershocks.
preliminary reports indicated that there were more than 200 fatalities and close to 1,500 injuries, with figures expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue.
The states most affected include the Capital Dist
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