Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 164
Venezuela's earthquake death toll has risen to at least 164, with nearly 1,000 injured, following two powerful tremors on June 24 that caused extensive damage, including the Maiqueta airport roof collapse.
Venezuela's earthquake aftermath has seen a significant rise in reported casualties. The two powerful tremors that struck on Wednesday evening, June 24, have now resulted in at least 164 fatalities and nearly 1,000 injured, according to a provisional update. This marks a substantial increase from the initial count of 32 deaths and over 700 injuries. The seismic activity, described by residents as the most violent in 126 years, caused extensive damage, including the collapse of the Maiqueta airport roof. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) had previously expressed concerns about a "heavy" human toll and "significant" material damage following the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes.
Sources: Le Monde
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