Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Reaches Thousands

Venezuela is grappling with the devastating aftermath of twin earthquakes that struck the South American nation. The latest figures reveal a grim toll, with the death count reaching 2,645 and an additional 12,666 individuals injured. Amidst the tragedy, emergency services have managed to rescue 6,462 people alive from the rubble.

The earthquakes, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, occurred in close succession on June 24, 2026. The initial tremor registered at 7.2 magnitude at 18:04 local time, followed by a stronger 7.5 magnitude quake just 39 seconds later. These powerful seismic events have led to significant destruction across the country.

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A total of 2,645 people died, 12,666 people were injured. A total of 6,462 people were successfully rescued alive.

In response to the catastrophic event, the Venezuelan government has declared a national state of emergency. President Delcy Rodriguez confirmed the escalating number of casualties and stated that all healthcare services have been mobilized to assist the injured. The disaster has also resulted in the reported deaths of many local officials in the La Guaira region and the collapse of at least 189 buildings.

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All health services in Venezuela have currently been deployed to handle the 12,400 injured victims.