Preliminary analysis of satellite data suggests magnitude of natural disaster could dwarf official estimates
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Venezuelan Government, Oregon State University researchers
Venezuela
June 24, 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 27/1/2026, 6:31:00 AM
Twin earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) hit Venezuela. Official reports state 1,943 deaths and 855 damaged buildings. Satellite analysis suggests over 58,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed.
- Earlier version 17/1/2026, 3:51:08 AM
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