Death toll in Venezuela earthquake exceeds 900

By the morning of June 27, the death toll from the earthquake in Venezuela reached 920 people. According to local authorities, more than three thousand more were injured, writes Reuters.

The number of victims is estimated at 3,360 people. At least 172 people remain trapped under the rubble as rescuers work to free them.

More than 54,000 people are still missing.

Two powerful earthquakes occurred in Venezuela just a few seconds apart on the evening of June 24. The second earthquake, measuring 7.5, was one of the strongest recorded in the country in the last century. The June 24 earthquake was followed by weaker tremors that were felt by residents of the capital Caracas and nearby towns on Friday afternoon.

The most serious damage was recorded in the coastal city of La Guaira, where at least 100 buildings collapsed, including residential high-rise buildings. Foreign teams are now taking part in rescue operations. The United States has allocated $150 million in aid to Caracas and temporarily eased sanctions to facilitate the supply of humanitarian supplies to Venezuela.

According to the UN, the consequences of the earthquake could affect almost 7 million people. Damage from the two earthquakes is estimated at approximately $6.7 billion.