Venezuela updates victim count: 2,954 dead following earthquakes

Ten days after a series of devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, the official death toll has climbed to 2,954, with 16,592 people injured. Jorge Rodríguez, president of the National Assembly, released the latest figures on July 4, 2026, as rescue efforts continue amidst diminishing hopes of finding survivors.

Authorities report that rescue teams have saved 6,462 individuals since the tremors began. However, the earthquakes displaced 16,309 people, prompting the government to set up 80 temporary camps to house those who lost their homes. The infrastructure damage is extensive, with 856 buildings showing signs of damage and 190 having completely collapsed.

International assistance has been crucial, with 3,281 international rescuers and 26,984 registered volunteers supporting the emergency response. They are joined by 29,567 personnel deployed for operations in the affected zones. Assistance has reached 86,794 families, with 9,486 tons of food and 472,914 liters of water distributed.

While the government established a hotline and digital platform for reporting missing persons, an official updated figure for those still unaccounted for has not been released. As of June 25, at least 157 people were reported missing. In contrast, a civil platform promoted by opposition leader María Corina Machado indicates that contact has not been established with over 31,000 individuals.

Since the main earthquakes on June 24, Venezuela has experienced 942 aftershocks. Officials consider this event the deadliest in the country in the last century, surpassing the 1967 Caracas earthquake which caused 245 fatalities. The nation is still assessing the full extent of the damage and continues cleanup operations.

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The authorities continue to work on addressing the emergency, as ten days have passed since the tremors, and the chances of finding survivors among the rubble diminish considerably.