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M 7.5 - 28 km SE of Yumare, Venezuela | Shake MMI Impact Zones
By iMMAP Inc. at ReliefWeb
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
. Please refer to the attached Map. Two major earthquakes struck near Yumare, Venezuela on 24 June — an M 7.2 followed one minute later by an M 7.5, both triggering red USGS alerts. iMMAP's rapid impact analysis, combining USGS ShakeMap intensity data with WorldPop 2026 population figures, shows the
Key takeaway iMMAP's rapid impact analysis, combining USGS ShakeMap intensity data with WorldPop 2026 population figures, shows the scale of potential exposure: → ~590,000 people in severe to violent shaking zones (MMI VII+) across both events → 4.
Why this matters
The sequential earthquakes that struck near Yumare, Venezuela, pose a significant challenge for relief efforts due to the cumulative structural damage and disrupted access routes. With over 16 million people within the total earthquake footprint, the response will need to be scaled accordingly to address the needs of affected populations. The fact that the shaking footprint of the stronger M 7.5 event extends toward the densely populated Valencia–Caracas urban corridor raises concerns about the potential for widespread damage and displacement in urban areas. The exposure of approximately 590,000 people to severe to violent shaking zones and 4.8 million to strong shaking from the M 7.5 event alone will require targeted assistance to meet the immediate needs of these communities. As relief organizations respond to this disaster, they will need to consider the overlapping needs and compounding effects of the sequential earthquakes to develop an effective response strategy.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? . Please refer to the attached Map. Two major earthquakes struck near Yumare, Venezuela on 24 June — an M 7.2 followed one minute later by an M 7.5, both triggering red USGS alerts. iMMAP's rapid impact analysis, combining USGS ShakeMap intensity data with WorldPop 2026 population figures, shows the
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