Quake-hit Venezuela faces looming health threats as survivors crowd shelters

Why it matters

The earthquake in Venezuela has caused severe health risks due to poor shelter conditions and lack of clean water, threatening thousands of survivors.

Affected areas

Live activity in this area

• 4.4MIRANDA, VENEZUELA3 weeks ago
• 4.520 km WSW of Catia La Mar, Venezuela3 weeks ago
• 4.5VARGAS, VENEZUELA3 weeks ago
• 4.412 km W of Catia La Mar, Venezuela3 weeks ago

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