Two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 caused an estimated $19.6 billion in direct physical damage according to a World Bank report released Thursday.
Key Takeaways
Two major earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, causing $19.6 billion in direct physical damage according to the World Bank. The quakes killed about 5,000 people and left nearly 18,000 homeless.
- Two earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on June 24
- Direct physical damage estimated at $19.6 billion by the World Bank
- Approximately 5,000 deaths and 17,000 injuries reported
- Nearly 18,000 people remain homeless following the disaster
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| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake Date | Broad Agreement | June 24, 2023 | |
| Earthquake Magnitudes | Broad Agreement | Magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 | |
| Direct Physical Damage Estimate | Broad Agreement | $19.6 billion in direct physical damage | |
| Death Toll | Broad Agreement | Approximately 5,000 deaths reported | |
| Injuries Count | Broad Agreement | Nearly 17,000 injuries reported |
Earthquake Date
Broad AgreementJune 24, 2023
Earthquake Magnitudes
Broad AgreementMagnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5
Direct Physical Damage Estimate
Broad Agreement$19.6 billion in direct physical damage
Death Toll
Broad AgreementApproximately 5,000 deaths reported
Injuries Count
Broad AgreementNearly 17,000 injuries reported
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The quakes, measuring magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, resulted in about 5,000 deaths and nearly 17,000 injuries as reported by the government. The destruction primarily affected residential buildings, infrastructure, and non-residential structures in northern Venezuela including the capital city Caracas.
Nearly 18,000 people remain homeless after these devastating earthquakes which are considered to be Venezuela's deadliest since 1812 according to TimesLIVE. The disaster has compounded existing socioeconomic challenges with over 76% of the population living in poverty and approximately 7.9 million having fled the country since 2015.
The World Bank's preliminary assessment, conducted using remote-based earthquake modeling, satellite imagery, and damage reports from government agencies as well as humanitarian organizations on site indicates that residential buildings accounted for 47% of damages while infrastructure and non-residential buildings were affected by 27% each respectively. The cost of rebuilding could be significantly higher reaching up to $50 billion when considering structural improvements debris clearance among other factors.
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