Venezuela quake death toll climbs as rescue teams race to reach trapped survivors

What happened

Two major earthquakes hit northwestern Venezuela, killing at least 188 people and injuring 1,520. Officials say at least 200 are trapped, while rescue crews and residents in La Guaira are urgently calling for faster help. The quakes, centered in Yaracuy state, also damaged a refinery complex and led to a national emergency.

• 01At least 188 people were killed and 1,520 injured in the quakes.
• 02Officials say at least 200 people are trapped and critically awaiting rescue.
• 03USGS modeling warns the final death toll could exceed 10,000.
• 04Two strong quakes, magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, struck within less than a minute.
• 05A refinery video showed liquid spilling from tanks during the shaking.

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Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew1 hour ago

Venezuela quake death toll climbs as rescue teams race to reach trapped survivors

WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Venezuela Race Against Time After Powerful Quakes Kill at Least 164

YnetCenter · Hebrew4 hours ago

Venezuela Double Earthquake Death Toll Rises to at Least 188

Now 14Right · Hebrew7 hours ago

Death Toll in Venezuela Earthquakes Rises to 164 as Rescue Efforts Expand

Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew7 hours ago

Venezuela quake footage captures panic as death toll climbs

Channel 13Center · Hebrew9 hours ago

Venezuela Quake Death Toll Rises as Rescuers Search for Thousands Missing

Now 14Right · Hebrew10 hours ago

Venezuela Earthquakes Kill at Least 164, With Thousands More Feared

YnetCenter · Hebrew11 hours ago

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to at least 164

YnetCenter · Hebrew13 hours ago

Venezuela’s twin earthquake disaster leaves thousands feared dead, with 6,600 reported missing

Now 14Right · Hebrew14 hours ago

Powerful Quakes Rock Venezuela, Killing at Least 32 and Triggering Israeli Aid Preparations

N12Center · Hebrew15 hours ago

Venezuelan Jewish residents describe terror after deadly earthquakes

MakoCenter · Hebrew15 hours ago

Venezuelan Jews Describe Terror as Quake Death Toll Soars

GlobesUnrated · Hebrew16 hours ago

Two Powerful Quakes Hit Venezuela, Death Toll Could Reach Tens of Thousands

YnetCenter · Hebrew16 hours ago

Venezuela reports 32 dead and 700 injured after earthquakes

YnetCenter · Hebrew17 hours ago

USGS Warns Venezuela Quake Death Toll Could Reach Tens of Thousands

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