Venezuela Earthquake Toll Surpasses 5,100; Thousands Still Missing

More than three weeks after a powerful double earthquake struck Venezuela, the official death toll has climbed to over 5,100, according to government figures. The disaster, which occurred on June 24, has also left 16,740 people injured. These figures were released by Parliament President Jorge Rodríguez via the online service Telegram.

Venezuelan authorities have remained silent on the number of individuals still missing since the earthquakes. However, estimates from the United Nations suggest that the number of unaccounted for could be as high as 50,000. This significant gap in information highlights the scale of the tragedy and the ongoing search for survivors and victims.

The twin earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude, struck Venezuela just 39 seconds apart on June 24. The state of La Guaira, located near the capital Caracas, and its port city of the same name, suffered the most severe devastation. Rescue teams are still working in La Guaira, diligently searching through the debris of collapsed structures in an effort to recover bodies.

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Since the catastrophe on June 24, 5,119 deaths have been counted.