An earthquake struck the Yaracuy region of Venezuela, with the epicenter near San Felipe. International leaders pledged support, and local officials declared a state of emergency.
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Updated Jun 28
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An earthquake struck the Yaracuy region of Venezuela, with the epicenter near San Felipe. International leaders pledged support, and local officials declared a state of emergency.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.The leader of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, has announced a state of national emergency and is coordinating international aid efforts following the devastating earthquake.1 source
UN reports on the scale of the national disaster following the Yaracuy earthquake.1 source
- The powerful twin earthquakes were recorded by the USGS, with epicenters located in Yaracuy state, leading to rescue coordination via Instagram.Sub-event
- Studies on the impacts of the earthquake in the Yaracuy region are being shared by an academic from the University of Chile.Sub-event
Earthquake hits Yaracuy, epicenter near San Felipe; Erdoğan pledges aid; Rodriguez declares state of emergency.1 source
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The entities involved
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Yaracuy
state of Venezuela
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Venezuela
Country in Latin America
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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
President of Turkey since 2014
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Delcy Rodriguez
Acting President of Venezuela since 2026
- U.S. strikes are underway in the region, involving the political working relationship with Delcy Rodriguez and a legal challenge regarding international law.
- Delcy Rodriguez, acting president of Venezuela, addressed the UN General Assembly while Marco Rubio managed talks regarding the Chavista government.
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- Major earthquakes struck both Colombia and Venezuela, leading the UN to prepare a recovery effort and the Colombian President to report casualties.
- Diocese organized relief efforts for earthquake victims in Venezuela.