Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Venezuela's twin earthquakes death toll exceeds 5,000
A very big earthquake happened in Venezuela last month.
It was actually two earthquakes, one after the other.
Lots of people got hurt or lost their homes.
The government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are working together to help the people.
They gave money to fix things and help the families who were affected.
Many people are working to rescue others and give them food and water.
It's been very hard, but everyone is trying to help.
The death toll from the twin earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 5,119.
The IMF has provided $346 million in emergency financial support for recovery and reconstruction.
Over 16,740 people were injured, and 6,462 have been rescued.
More than 128,000 families have received assistance, with 107 temporary camps set up.
The earthquakes caused widespread destruction, including 856 affected buildings and 190 collapsed buildings.
- Who
- People of Venezuela, Venezuelan government, IMF
- What
- Twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude
- When
- Last month
- Where
- Northern Venezuela
- Why
- Natural disaster causing widespread destruction and chaos
Government Response
International Aid
Funding Source
Government Response
Venezuela accessed its own resources at the IMF for emergency funds.
International Aid
The IMF provided emergency financial support to assist recovery and reconstruction efforts.
- Death Toll
- 5,119
- Injured
- 16,740
- Rescued
- 6,462
- Families Assisted
- 128,000
- Temporary Camps
- 107
- People Sheltered
- 21,000
- Homeless
- 17,907
- Buildings Affected
- 856
- Buildings Collapsed
- 190
- Food Supplies Distributed
- 10 million
- Water Distributed
- 32 million litres
- International Rescuers
- 2,278
- Deployed Personnel
- 31,000
- Volunteers
- 31,000
- Aftershocks
- 1,350