Venezuela quake death toll rises to 4,734

CARACAS, July 14 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that recently struck Venezuela has risen to 4,734, with 16,740 people injured, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said Tuesday on social media.

According to the latest official figures, 6,462 people have been rescued so far, while 17,907 people remain homeless.

Since the powerful earthquakes struck on June 24, Venezuela has recorded 1,275 aftershocks.