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Spanish footballer Alexia Putellas has confirmed that she and her family are safe in Caracas after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24. The quakes, of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, have caused at least 164 deaths and more than 970 injuries, according to interim President Delcy Rodríguez .
Putellas posted on Instagram: "Hola a todos. Dados los terremotos sucedidos en el día de ayer en Venezuela, quiero comunicar que tanto mi familia como yo nos encontramos a salvo en Caracas. Gracias por los mensajes. Muchísimo ánimo ante esta desgracia a todos los venezolanos y a todas las familias afectadas."
She was in Caracas for charity events organized by her foundation, Eleven, in collaboration with the Liga Monumental . The double Balón de Oro winner is currently without a club after leaving FC Barcelona in May, and Spanish media report she is close to signing with London City Lionesses of the English second division .
The earthquakes, occurring within a minute of each other, devastated the coastal state of La Guaira and caused panic in Caracas. Hundreds of buildings collapsed, and power outages were widespread . The official death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue. A number of celebrities, including singer Carlos Baute and actress Jamie Lee Curtis, have expressed support for Venezuela on social media .