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Venezuela earthquake LIVE: At least 32 dead, more than 700 injured in quakes, says Interim President Rodríguez
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people and injuring around 700. The government declared a state of emergency, and international aid was offered by the US.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing widespread damage and killing at least 32 people, according to acting President Delcy Rodríguez. The quakes, which hit as the country marked a national holiday, prompted the government to declare a state of emergency, as rescue crews searched for survivors in collapsed buildings across the capital, Caracas.
Coverage Comparison
Al Jazeera reported that the earthquakes measured 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, while The Hindu, citing the US Geological Survey, gave the first quake a magnitude of 7.1 with an epicentre west of the community of Morón, about 168 kilometres (104 miles) west of Caracas. Both outlets confirmed the death toll of at least 32 and more than 700 injured, as stated by Rodríguez. The Hindu also reported that Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency and that US President Donald Trump offered aid. Al Jazeera noted that the US Geological Survey warned of "high casualties and extensive damage" and quoted Trump as saying the quakes left "a devastating number of deaths."
Key Claims
Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, with magnitudes reported as 7.2 and 7.5 by Al Jazeera, and 7.1 for the first quake by the US Geological Survey, as cited by The Hindu.
At least 32 people were killed and 700 injured in the quakes, according to acting President Delcy Rodríguez, as reported by both outlets.
The Venezuelan government declared a state of emergency following the earthquakes, as confirmed by both Al Jazeera and The Hindu.
US President Donald Trump offered aid to Venezuela, a claim carried by both outlets.
The US Geological Survey warned of high casualties and extensive damage, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Relief and Response
Emergency crews are conducting search-and-rescue operations in the rubble of collapsed buildings, particularly in Caracas's Altamira district, where a 22-storey building collapsed, as reported by Al Jazeera. Authorities have closed the country's main airport, suspended classes, and mobilised health workers. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez urged doctors and nurses to report to hospitals to help treat the injured. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, and authorities have not yet released a breakdown of casualties.
How each outlet told it
Al Jazeera
Framing: Disaster and emergency response — Neutral and informative
Facts Included:
Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday
Magnitude of the earthquakes were 7.2 and 7.5
At least 32 people killed and 700 injured
State of emergency declared by the government
US Geological Survey warned of high casualties and extensive damage
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ClaimTwo earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, causing widespread damage and killing at least 32 people.
ConfidenceHigh
StatusMulti-source quoted from Al Jazeerathe outlets behind this status were not recorded for this claim
ClaimThe magnitude of the earthquakes were 7.2 and 7.5.