NYT/USGS analysis: June 24 quake death toll likely exceeds 10,000, undercount suspected

A New York Times analysis using USGS data suggests the official death toll of 6,509 from the June 24 double earthquake is a significant undercount, with estimates exceeding 10,000. The discrepancy highlights potential gaps in official reporting and raises concerns about the scale of the humanitarian impact. The exact magnitude of the undercount remains uncertain pending further verification.