A powerful earthquake struck Venezuela on June 24
A powerful earthquake struck Venezuela on June 24, causing widespread destruction and numerous casualties. Multiple strong aftershocks were recorded, leading to significant damage in several states including Carabobo, Lara, Miranda, Aragua, Yaracuy, and La Guaira.
Consensus
- Two earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on June 24
- The epicenters were located in the state of Yaracuy, about 280 kilometers west of Caracas
- The earthquakes caused widespread destruction in Caracas and several other states including Miranda, Aragua, Carabobo, Lara, and La Guaira
- At least 1430 people died according to one source, with over 5000 injured
- Thousands remain missing or unaccounted for after the disaster
- The government declared a state of emergency following the earthquakes
Points of divergence
- Casualty figures show 1943 dead and 10,571 injured as of reporting time — fontanka
- Casualty figures show 1719 dead and 5034 injured as of reporting time — kommersant
- Casualty figures show 1719 dead and 5034 injured as of reporting time — vesti
- Casualty figures show 1430 dead and 3238 injured as of reporting time — vedomosti
- Casualty figures show 1430 dead and 3238 injured as of reporting time, with over 3100 families displaced — vm
- Casualty figures show at least 920 dead and 3360 injured according to latest government data — meduza
- Casualty figures show 920 dead and over 3000 injured as of reporting time — tvrain
- Casualty figures show 235 dead and 4,300 injured according to government minister's statement — m24
- At least 100 buildings were completely destroyed in La Guaira city — fontanka
- At least 100 buildings were completely destroyed in La Guaira city — kommersant
- The number of damaged buildings was estimated at 1.7 million — vedomosti
- Over 51,000 people are reported missing or unaccounted for — meduza
- More than 40,000 people were reported missing after the earthquakes — vm
Coverage (20 sources)
- Number of earthquake victims in Venezuela exceeds 1,900 — Фонтанка
- Number of earthquake victims in Venezuela reaches 1,719 — Коммерсантъ
- Number of earthquake victims in Venezuela reaches 1,719 — Вести
- Death toll from earthquakes in Venezuela rises to 1,450 — Коммерсантъ
- Death toll from Venezuela earthquake exceeds 1,400 — Фонтанка
- Number of earthquake victims in Venezuela reaches 1,430 — Ведомости
- Number of earthquake victims in Venezuela exceeds 1,400 — Вечерняя Москва
- Death toll from Venezuela earthquake exceeds 1,400 — Коммерсантъ
- More than 900 people killed in Venezuela earthquake; 50,000 missing — Meduza
- Number of earthquake victims in Venezuela rises to 920, with over 3,000 injured — Дождь
- Death toll from Venezuela earthquake reaches 920 — Коммерсантъ
- Number of earthquake victims in Venezuela rises to 589 — Ведомости
- Number of earthquake victims in Venezuela rises to 589 — Коммерсантъ
- Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes reaches 235, US helps with aftermath — Дождь
- Earthquake in Venezuela leaves more than 230 dead, at least 4,300 injured — Meduza
- Death toll from earthquakes in Venezuela rises to 235 — Ведомости
- Death toll from Venezuela earthquake rises to 235 — Вечерняя Москва
- Ministry of Health of Venezuela: 235 people died from earthquakes — Коммерсантъ
- Death toll from Venezuela earthquake rises to 235 — Москва 24
- Death toll from Venezuela earthquake rises to 589 — Москва 24
Key entities
- Venezuela
- Jorge Rodriguez
- National Assembly
- USA
- CNN
- Carlos Alvarado
- Venezuelan Television
- Ministry of Health
- El Diario
- VS
- UN
- Interfax
- Mexico
- Reuters
- Jorge Rodriguez
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