32 dead, 700 injured: Why Venezuela’s doublet earthquakes were so destructive
Venezuela declared a state of emergency after twin earthquakes struck near Caracas on June 25, killing at least 164 people and injuring 971. The seismic doublet, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, was the strongest to hit the region since 1900, according to the US Geological Survey. Rescue operations are ongoing, and officials warn the disaster could become one of Venezuela's deadliest natural events, with a preliminary death toll estimate ranging from 10,000 to 100,000.