Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 1,943

The number of fatalities from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has climbed to 1,943, according to an update from Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez. He also reported that 10,571 individuals have been injured in the devastating seismic events.

The two major earthquakes, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, struck the country with significant force. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported the tremors occurred just 39 seconds apart. The aftermath has seen extensive search and rescue operations underway, though concerns persist that the casualty figures may continue to rise.

Earlier assessments from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) estimated the direct physical damage from the earthquakes at $6.7 billion. As of June 27, over 68,000 people had been reported missing by their relatives, highlighting the scale of the disaster and the ongoing efforts to account for all affected individuals.