The number of deaths from the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has increased to 6,124. This was reported by Jorge Rodriguez, President of the National Assembly of the Bolivarian Republic, in a document published on his Telegram channel. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
The document states that 60,992 people were injured in the earthquakes. Earlier, Kursiv reported that the death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela had exceeded 5,500.
Earthquake Characteristics
The earthquakes occurred on June 24. Seismologists recorded two powerful tremors with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, about 40 seconds apart. After that, more than 1,500 aftershocks occurred in the country.
Economic Damage
According to the World Bank, the damage from the disaster amounted to about $19.6 billion, and the country's recovery could require up to $50 billion.
Additional Information
The Venezuelan authorities are taking urgent measures to eliminate the consequences of the disaster. Humanitarian aid is being provided in the affected regions. International organizations and neighboring countries are also offering assistance.