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Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 2,954
The death toll from two major earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 2,954. While 16,592 people were injured, some 16,000 have been left homeless.
Venezuela's Information Ministry shared the latest toll following the two major earthquakes on June 24. In a statement on social media platform X, the ministry said the death toll has risen to 2,954.
The statement noted that 16,592 people were injured and around 16,000 were left homeless. It said rescue teams have so far pulled 6,462 people alive from the rubble.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) announced that two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 were recorded in Venezuela on June 24, 39 seconds apart.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in a statement on June 26, estimated the direct physical damage from the earthquakes at $6.7 billion.
The number of people reported missing following the earthquakes exceeded 68,000 as of June 27. As search and rescue efforts continue in the region, officials warn the death toll could rise further.
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