Venezuela earthquake death toll exceeds 5,000

The devastating double earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24 has claimed the lives of at least 5,069 people, according to the latest provisional figures released by Parliament President Jorge Rodriguez. The magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 tremors, which hit just 39 seconds apart, primarily impacted the northern states, with La Guaira, a region adjacent to the capital Caracas, bearing the brunt of the destruction.

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The death toll from the deadly earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 that struck the north of the country, particularly the state of La Guaira, neighbor to the capital Caracas, 39 seconds apart, has exceeded 5,000.

The number of injured remains significant, standing at 16,740. The human cost of the disaster is compounded by the extensive damage to infrastructure, with over 850 buildings sustaining damage and 190 completely collapsing. In La Guaira alone, nearly 20,000 individuals are now homeless, seeking refuge in makeshift camps established in stadiums, public squares, and on sidewalks as search operations for bodies continue amidst the rubble.

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At least 5,069 people lost their lives during the deadly earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 that struck the north of the country, particularly the state of La Guaira, neighbor to the capital Caracas, 39 seconds apart.

While official figures account for the dead and injured, the number of missing persons has not been disclosed by the authorities. The scale of the tragedy had prompted earlier dire warnings from the United Nations, which had estimated the potential death toll to reach as high as 50,000 in the immediate aftermath. Other projections, however, have offered a less severe outlook, placing the potential fatalities closer to 10,000. The ongoing efforts focus on rescue, recovery, and providing shelter for the displaced.

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The last toll was 4,930 dead on Thursday, that of the injured remains stable at 16,740.