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Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Passes 1,700 as Aftershock Shakes Survivors
The Guardian·Tuesday, 30 June 2026
A 4.6-magnitude aftershock struck northern Venezuela five days after twin earthquakes that killed at least 1,719 people and left tens of thousands missing. The aftershock hit Caracas and the La Guaira region, sending terrified residents into the streets. A growing humanitarian emergency is unfolding, with rescuers still pulling survivors from the rubble.
Why It Matters
The scale of this disaster — over 1,700 dead and tens of thousands missing — makes it one of the deadliest natural disasters in recent memory and a major global humanitarian story.
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