More Than 50,000 Missing in Venezuela Quakes as Death Toll Rises
Summary
Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela on Wednesday, causing severe damage and many casualties. Over 50,000 people are reported missing, and the death toll has reached 235, with the number expected to rise.Key Facts
- Two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela in quick succession on Wednesday evening.
- The earthquakes caused at least 235 deaths and more than 4,300 injuries so far.
- More than 50,000 people have been reported missing since the quakes.
- Rescuers are searching collapsed buildings in Caracas and nearby areas for survivors.
- The quakes were shallow, less than 20 miles underground, which increased the damage.
- This double-earthquake event is unusual because both were strong; normally, aftershocks are smaller.
- The earthquakes’ epicenters were near Moron, about 105 miles west of Caracas.
- The second quake was the strongest in Venezuela since 1900.
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