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M 7.5 - 28 km SE of Yumare, Venezuela | Shake MMI Impact Zones
By iMMAP Inc. at ReliefWeb
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
. Please refer to the attached Map. Two major earthquakes struck near Yumare, Venezuela on 24 June — an M 7.2 followed one minute later by an M 7.5, both triggering red USGS alerts. iMMAP's rapid impact analysis, combining USGS ShakeMap intensity data with WorldPop 2026 population figures, shows the
Key takeaway iMMAP's rapid impact analysis, combining USGS ShakeMap intensity data with WorldPop 2026 population figures, shows the scale of potential exposure: → ~590,000 people in severe to violent shaking zones (MMI VII+) across both events → 4.
Why this matters
The sequential earthquakes near Yumare, Venezuela, pose a complex challenge for disaster relief efforts, with the M 7.5 event's shallow depth and proximity to densely populated areas exacerbating the situation. The fact that over 16 million people are within the total earthquake footprint, including 4.8 million exposed to strong shaking from the M 7.5 event alone, suggests a massive response will be required. The extension of the shaking footprint toward the Valencia–Caracas urban corridor puts significant urban populations at risk, highlighting the need for targeted aid delivery. As relief organizations assess the damage and develop a response strategy, they will need to consider the cumulative impact of the two earthquakes, including disrupted access routes and overlapping needs. Effective coordination among responders will be crucial to addressing the scale and complexity of this disaster, with ECFA-accredited nonprofits and other verified relief organizations likely playing a key role in the response efforts.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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What is this story about? . Please refer to the attached Map. Two major earthquakes struck near Yumare, Venezuela on 24 June — an M 7.2 followed one minute later by an M 7.5, both triggering red USGS alerts. iMMAP's rapid impact analysis, combining USGS ShakeMap intensity data with WorldPop 2026 population figures, shows the
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