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Deadly seismic doublet strikes Venezuela

On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, two earthquakes struck Venezuela within 39 seconds, registering magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 respectively. The epicenters were located approximately 30 kilometers southeast of Yumare in Yaracuy state. Official death tolls currently stand at 1,430, with 3,238 injuries reported, though authorities and international organizations warn that casualties could exceed 10,000. Over 50,000 people are currently reported missing, believed trapped under the rubble of flattened buildings in areas like La Guaira. Search and rescue operations, including international teams like USAR Colombia 1, are working under critical time constraints, marked by a successful rescue of an 11-year-old boy in Caraballeda after 70 hours. The UN Development Programme estimates initial economic damages at seven billion dollars, representing roughly 6% of the national GDP, excluding long-term reconstruction costs. Experts suggest the tremors resulted from tectonic friction between the South American and Caribbean plates, specifically involving the San Sebastian fault.

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