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Venezuelan earthquakes among strongest to hit country in over a century

Rescue efforts in Venezuela are underway after two deadly earthquakes hit on Wednesday. At least 188 people are dead, 1,500 are injured and 157 are missing, according to Venezuelan officials. The BBC's Vanessa Silva reports and Dr. Lucy Jones, a seismologist, has more.

Published June 25, 2026, 9:43 PM
Updated June 25, 2026, 10:02 PM884
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Venezuelan earthquakes among strongest to hit country in over a century

Rescue efforts in Venezuela are underway after two deadly earthquakes hit on Wednesday. At least 188 people are dead, 1,500 are injured and 157 are missing, according to Venezuelan officials. The BBC's Vanessa Silva reports and Dr. Lucy Jones, a seismologist, has more.

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