The USGS is monitoring seismic activity and damage assessment in Venezuela, leading to the declaration of a state of emergency due to powerful earthquakes.
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Updated Jul 3
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The USGS is monitoring seismic activity and damage assessment in Venezuela, leading to the declaration of a state of emergency due to powerful earthquakes.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Following the earthquake, the USGS estimated economic losses in Caracas, with epicenters near Morón, and officials noted damage in Altamira.Sub-event
- Simón Bolívar International Airport sustains serious damage due to the earthquake, leading to its closure and contributing to the state of emergency declared in Venezuela.Sub-event
Earthquake activity in Venezuela prompts USGS monitoring and a state of emergency declaration.1 source
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The entities involved
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United States Geological Survey
scientific agency of the United States government
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Venezuela
Country in Latin America
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- Severe earthquake damage has occurred in La Guaira and Caracas, Venezuela, leading to calls for international emergency relief funds.