# Venezuela earthquake death toll surpasses 6,000

https://mins.news/en/item/12639

- DW, 2026-08-04 04:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/venezuela-earthquake-death-toll-crosses-6-000/a-78224912?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The death toll from earthquakes in Venezuela has risen beyond 6,000. The revised figure comes weeks after magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes struck on June 24. The disasters caused extensive damage to people and property. Authorities have continued updating the toll as the scale of the destruction becomes clearer.

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