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En fotos: los daños que dejaron los dos terremotos en Venezuela
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 25, 2026
· 2 min read
CNN Español
Dos fuertes terremotos sacudieron este miércoles Venezuela con apenas 39 segundos de diferencia, en una secuencia sísmica cuyo evento principal fue un sismo de magnitud 7,5, informó el sistema oficial de alerta de tsunamis de Estados Unidos.
Las autoridades precisaron que el prime...
Key takeaway Las autoridades precisaron que el primer movimiento telúrico, inicialmente reportado con una magnitud de 7,2, fue reclasificado como un sismo precursor del terremoto de 7,5, tras el análisis de los registros sísmicos.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The recent earthquakes in Venezuela serve as a stark reminder for El Paso residents to review their own emergency preparedness plans. Although El Paso is not prone to the same type of seismic activity as Venezuela, the city's proximity to the Rio Grande Rift and its history of minor earthquakes underscore the need for vigilance. Local authorities should take note of the swift response by Venezuelan forces in deploying security personnel to attend to emergencies, and consider conducting similar drills to ensure readiness in the event of a disaster. Furthermore, the fact that the earthquakes in Venezuela triggered tsunami alerts for nearby islands highlights the potential for far-reaching consequences of such events, and the importance of staying informed about regional seismic activity. El Paso residents would do well to familiarize themselves with the city's emergency response protocols and take steps to prepare for any potential disasters that may affect the region.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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Dos fuertes terremotos sacudieron este miércoles Venezuela con apenas 39 segundos de diferencia, en una secuencia sísmica cuyo evento principal fue un sismo de magnitud 7,5, informó el sistema oficial de alerta de tsunamis de Estados Unidos.
Las autoridades precisaron que el prime...
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