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Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Hits 1,719 With Thousands Still Missing
The Guardian·Wednesday, 1 July 2026
A 4.6-magnitude aftershock struck northern Venezuela five days after twin earthquakes killed 1,719 people and left tens of thousands missing. Satellite data analysis suggests more than 58,000 buildings may have been damaged or destroyed, far exceeding official estimates. A humanitarian crisis is growing as rescue teams race to find survivors.
Why It Matters
The scale of the disaster and the ongoing humanitarian emergency make this one of the most significant natural disasters of 2026 so far.
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