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What we know about Venezuela’s biggest earthquake in more than a century
Venezuela's northern coast experienced two major earthquakes (magnitude 7.2 and 7.5) on Wednesday, killing at least 164 people and injuring 971. A state of emergency has been declared amid widespread destruction, with rescue operations ongoing. The earthquakes occurred during a public holiday, complicating recovery efforts in a country already facing political and economic crises.
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