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M7.5 earthquake - 20 km ESE of Yumare, Venezuela

Occurred 1 Jun 2026·Detected 24 Jun 2026·
🇻🇪 20 km ESE of Yumare, Venezuela1339 reports
Natural CatastrophePropertyEnergy

USGS reviewed solution us6000t7zp places the 8 July 2026 northern Venezuela earthquake at Mw 7.5 (mww), 10 km depth, with an epicentre 20 km ESE of Yumare and maximum MMI 8.641. Red PAGER, orange liquefaction and yellow landslide alerts remain in effect, and no tsunami was generated. Mainstream media and government-linked statements continue to cite fatalities in the low-to-mid 3,000s, including around 3,685, but these casualty figures remain uncorroborated by authoritative seismic records. No insured loss estimate or named insured asset damage has been confirmed.

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Impact verdict

Low impact. The reviewed Mw 7.5 solution, shallow 10 km depth, red PAGER alert and orange liquefaction signal support severe ground-shaking and built-environment damage potential, sustaining Property aggregation monitoring. However, no insured loss estimate, no named insured facility damage and no authoritative casualty verification are available, limiting direct loss sizing. For London Market participants, the most credible exposure pathways remain property treaty aggregation and any internationally placed industrial or energy assets that may later be identified.

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Geographic Zone Matches

3 active matches

  • OFAC Sanctioned Countries
    Rule-basedConfidence 100%
  • Venezuela (EEZ-only - deferred)
    Rule-basedConfidence 100%
  • EU Sanctions List
    Rule-basedConfidence 100%

Geographic zone matches are RiskEvents spatial/analytical indicators, not coverage determinations or Lloyd's official classifications.

Affected countries

🇦🇼 Aruba🇧🇷 Brazil🇨🇴 Colombia🇨🇺 Cuba🇩🇴 Dominican Republic🇪🇨 Ecuador🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇳 India

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