Venezuela's Deadliest Earthquake in 59 Years Kills 920

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Yaracuy state on June 24, killing at least 920 people and injuring over 3,000 by June 26. The toll exceeds the 1967 Caracas quake by nearly fourfold. Poor building construction and degraded civil protection infrastructure amplified the damage in this agricultural region near multiple fault systems. Rescue operations remain constrained by damaged roads and communications as the casualty count may still rise.