Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 2,645
The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela last month has risen to 2,645, with 12,666 injured. Over 3,300 international rescue workers have been deployed, and more than 890 aftershocks have been recorded.
The death toll from the powerful earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela last month has risen to 2,645, while 12,666 people were injured, the Communication and Information Ministry said Friday. According to a ministry statement, 6,462 people have been rescued and 86,117 families assisted in the wake of the quakes, which affected 885 buildings, with 189 structures collapsed. The ministry said over 3,300 international rescue workers were deployed in the quake-hit area, adding that Caracas positioned nearly 30,000 personnel for relief efforts.
Aftershocks and earthquake details
The ministry also said Friday that so far there have been 890 aftershocks. According to the US Geological Survey, on June 24 two earthquakes measuring magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 struck the South American nation, 39 seconds apart. The magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck 23 kilometres southeast of Yumare in Yaracuy state, while the magnitude 7.2 quake was 23.9 kilometres northeast of San Felipe, also in Yaracuy.
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