Major earthquake strikes Venezuela
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Venezuela
Northern Venezuela
June 24, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 26/29/2026, 2:21:06 PM
A magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquake struck northern Venezuela on June 24, 2026. The death toll has reached 589, with 2,980 injured.
- Earlier version 16/29/2026, 2:01:07 PM
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