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Venezuela reels after deadliest double earthquake in 126 years
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Venezuela was struck by back‑to‑back magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes that caused widespread building collapse and left at least 32 people dead and more than 700 injured. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency, urging evacuation of damaged structures and coordinating national rescue efforts. International aid, including from the United States, was offered in response to the disaster, with warnings that the quakes could be deadlier than the 1900 7.7‑magnitude event that struck the country.
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking.
This earthquake was the second event in a doublet. This magnitude 7.5 mainshock was preceded by 39 seconds by a 7.2 foreshock.
High casualties and extensive damage are probable and the disaster is likely widespread.
Based on all available data, there is a tsunami threat to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands of sea level fluctuations and strong ocean currents that could be a hazard along coasts, beaches, in harbors and in coastal waters.
We're going to do everything we can to rescue the most people possible.
Ecuador will respond with the speed and commitment this moment demands because, despite our enormous differences, humanity must always guide the actions of a leader.
The German armed forces stands ready and can make up to six A400M transport aircraft available at short notice as soon as support is requested from us.
We ask the population to remain calm and united.
We extend our condolences to those who have unfortunately suffered the loss of a family member.
Subsequently, we will address everything related to the recovery of infrastructure.
All our authorities and the civil protection system are focused on the primary task of saving lives.
Today, there is only one message: maximum unity, maximum solidarity, and maximum action.
I have instructed all agencies of our government to get ready to move quickly.
The two major earthquakes that just hit the great people of Venezuela are both massive in scale and have left a devastating number of deaths.
sources
- 1.The New York Times
- 2.Hindustan Times
- 3.The Times of India
- 4.Al Jazeera
- 5.CNN
- 6.France 24
- 7.ABC News
- 8.The Guardian
- 9.Le Monde
- 10.Los Angeles Times
- 11.The Straits Times
- 12.NPR
perspectives
countries
- 1.Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
- 2.Japan
- 3.Colombia
- 4.Chile
- 5.Mexico
- 6.United States
- 7.Puerto Rico
- 8.Virgin Islands, U.S.
- 9.Ecuador
- 10.Spain
- 11.El Salvador
- 12.Brazil
organizations
- 1.US Geological Service
- 2.US Tsunami Warning Center
- 3.Truth Social
- 4.Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres
- 5.Chilean National Disaster Prevention and Response Service
- 6.Greystar
- 7.Hospital De Clinicas Caracas
- 8.Caltech
- 9.Google
- 10.Japan Meteorological Agency
- 11.National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center
- 12.National Seismological Network
persons
- 1.Delcy Rodriguez
- 2.Donald Trump
- 3.Diosdado Cabello
- 4.María Corina Machado
- 5.Nicolás Maduro
- 6.Gustavo Duque
- 7.Hector Ricci
- 8.Juan Barreto
- 9.Marco Rubio
- 10.Roberto Gamas
- 11.Victor Clark
- 12.Amy Graff