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Massive Earthquakes Hit Venezuela and Japan, Thousands Feared Dead
Thai Ch8•9:07•Disasters•
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Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck Venezuela, with officials estimating the death toll could reach tens of thousands. A separate 6.9 magnitude earthquake also hit Japan.
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A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela.
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Venezuela.
A tsunami warning was issued for the Caribbean Sea following the Venezuela earthquakes and later lifted.
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Japan.
High-speed rail services between Tokyo and Aomori were temporarily suspended for safety checks.
Japanese authorities confirmed no abnormalities at nuclear power plants.
The earthquakes in Japan were confirmed to have no impact on Thailand.
Who & What's Involved
USGSJR EastTohoku Electric Power
Topics
EarthquakeNatural DisasterVenezuelaJapanCasualties
Locations
VenezuelaJapanCaracasCaribbean SeaIwate Prefecture