Venezuela earthquake death toll surpasses 4,000

More than two weeks after powerful twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, the official death toll has climbed to 4,118, according to Parliament President Jorge Rodríguez. The devastating quakes have also left approximately 16,740 people injured.

Thousands of individuals are still unaccounted for, and the government has not provided a precise figure for the missing. However, United Nations estimates suggest the number of missing could be as high as 50,000, while other assessments place it closer to 10,000. Authorities fear the death toll will continue to rise as search and rescue efforts persist.

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So far, 4,118 deaths have been reported.

The seismic events, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, occurred just 39 seconds apart on June 24. The northern state of La Guaira, including its capital city, has borne the brunt of the destruction, reporting the most severe impact from the earthquakes.

Amidst the ongoing devastation, the full extent of the damage and the human cost are still being assessed. The government faces a monumental task in managing the crisis, providing aid to survivors, and accounting for the thousands still missing.

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The number of injured is 16,740.