Earthquakes Strike Venezuela, Killing at Least 164
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 164 people and injuring 971 others. The U.S. has offered assistance, with President Trump announcing aid and U.S. officials mobilizing a disaster assistance team.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela about 100 miles west of Caracas on Wednesday, killing at least 164 people and injuring 971 others. The earthquakes, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, caused widespread damage and triggered a high-level alert from the U.S. Geological Survey.
The first earthquake struck near Morón on Venezuela's Caribbean coast at a depth of 13.6 miles. The second quake struck seconds later in the same area at a depth of 6.2 miles. Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez thanked President Trump after he offered assistance in a social media post. Rodríguez said Thursday that at least 164 people had been killed and 971 were injured in the quakes, and officials expected the death toll to rise.
Buildings were destroyed or extensively damaged across Caracas and in several Venezuelan states. Rodríguez declared a state of emergency and urged citizens to remain alert and calm. The U.S. has mobilized a disaster assistance team and task force to deliver critical assistance to the Venezuelan people, according to Jeremy Lewin, under secretary for foreign assistance at the State Department.
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What was the magnitude of the earthquakes that struck Venezuela?
The earthquakes had magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, causing widespread damage and triggering a high-level alert from the U.S. Geological Survey.
How many people were killed and injured in the earthquakes?
At least 164 people were killed and 971 were injured in the quakes, with officials expecting the death toll to rise.
What assistance has the U.S. offered to Venezuela?
The U.S. has mobilized a disaster assistance team and task force to deliver critical assistance to the Venezuelan people, including search and rescue teams, medical resources, and humanitarian assistance.
Who is coordinating the U.S. assistance efforts?
Jeremy Lewin, under secretary for foreign assistance at the State Department, is helping to coordinate the U.S. assistance efforts, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio also involved in the response.
What is the current situation in Venezuela after the earthquakes?
A state of emergency has been declared, and officials are working to provide assistance and support to those affected, with search and rescue efforts ongoing.
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