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Jun 24 ETDeveloping

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In Short: Venezuela experienced a doublet earthquake, with a 7.2 foreshock followed by a 7.5 mainshock, causing severe damage and injuries, with the country's main airport closing and classes canceled for several days.

A doublet earthquake, consisting of a 7.2 foreshock and a 7.5 mainshock, struck Venezuela, particularly affecting the state of Yaracuy and causing significant damage. The earthquakes damaged the country’s main airport, leading to its closure, and classes were canceled for several days. Severe damage was reported, including collapsed buildings and toppled electric poles, blocking streets in various areas.

In the coastal state of Falcon, Governor Víctor Clark reported that 32 people had been hospitalized and more than 15 were still trapped. The Altamira neighborhood in Caracas faced alarming situations with collapsed homes and buildings, and the government urged people to remain outside due to potential aftershocks. The US and several other countries offered aid and solidarity.

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In a brief address to the nation late Wednesday, acting President Delcy Rodríguez said the earthquakes caused damages in several states, but she did not give any figures on the number of homes and buildings affected,…
The earthquakes damaged the country’s main airport, Simón Bolívar International Airport, severely enough to lead to its closure, she said, adding that classes were being canceled for several days.
In the coastal state of Falcon, Gov. Víctor Clark said 32 people had been hospitalized and more than four hours after the earthquake there were still 15 people trapped.
The U.S. Geological Survey initially said the first earthquake had a magnitude of 7.1, later revising that to 7.2.
The USGS reported an even larger 7.5-magnitude earthquake just a minute later.
Collapsed buildings, toppled electric poles and debris blocked streets.
She also urged Venezuelans to report any damages through a government app.
The Altamira neighborhood in Caracas had “alarming situations” with collapsed homes and buildings, he said, suggesting people were injured in the earthquake and asking motorists to give way to ambulances and other…

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