Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises
A big earthquake happened in Venezuela on June 24.
There were actually two earthquakes, one with a magnitude of 7.2 and another with a magnitude of 7.5.
Sadly, more than 5,000 people died, and many more were hurt.
People are staying in temporary camps in different places.
The government is thankful for the help from other countries to support the victims.
They are working on how to rebuild the areas that were damaged.
The death toll from the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 5,069.
The number of injured remains at 16,740, with 6,462 people rescued.
21,235 people are staying in 107 temporary camps set up in Caracas and the states of La Guaira, Miranda, and Aragua.
Authorities have recorded 1,331 aftershocks since the earthquakes.
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez expressed gratitude for the humanitarian aid provided by 28 countries.
- Who
- National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez, Acting President Delcy Rodriguez
- What
- Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela
- When
- June 24
- Where
- Venezuela, primarily La Guaira
- Why
- Natural disaster
- Date
- June 24
- Magnitude
- 7.2 and 7.5
- Death Toll
- 5,069
- Injured
- 16,740
- Rescued
- 6,462
- Aftershocks
- 1,331
- Worst-Hit Area
- La Guaira
- Source
- National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez
