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UNICEF Venezuela Humanitarian Situation Report No.2 (Earthquake), 27 June 2026
By UN Children's Fund ReliefWeb
· June 28, 2026
· 6 min read
. Highlights Approximately 72 hours have passed since two major earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck north-central Venezuela on 24 June 2026, causing widespread destruction across densely populated urban areas. As of 27 June, at least 1430 people have been reported dead and over 3,000 have be
Key takeaway As of 27 June, at least 1430 people have been reported dead and over 3,000 have been injured with casualty figures expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue.
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Category: disaster Published: June 28, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? . Highlights Approximately 72 hours have passed since two major earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck north-central Venezuela on 24 June 2026, causing widespread destruction across densely populated urban areas. As of 27 June, at least 1430 people have been reported dead and over 3,000 have be
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