Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 1,430, over 3,200 injured

The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, has risen to 1,430, Parliament President Jorge Rodríguez announced on June 27. The tremors, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, also left 3,238 people injured and displaced over 3,100 families.

The coastal state of La Guaira, north of Caracas, remains the most affected region. Authorities have assisted over 73,000 families, with 16 medical professionals arriving from Curaçao to aid victims. More than 30,000 military personnel, police, rescuers, and medical staff are deployed in the disaster zones.

Rodríguez urged citizens to avoid traveling to La Guaira to facilitate the movement of heavy machinery for debris removal and the transport of the injured. The government is organizing volunteer efforts and collecting donations. Food and water distribution is underway, with 2,600 tons delivered to affected families in La Guaira.

International assistance is also arriving, with over 1,600 rescuers present. The interim government met with U.S. experts to assess rescue operations. Thousands of Venezuelan volunteers are actively participating in rescue efforts and organizing the collection and delivery of supplies.