Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Crosses 920 As Search For Survivors Continues

Last Updated:June 26, 2026, 23:30 IST

Twin earthquakes in Venezuela kill at least 920 and injure 3,360, with about 50,000 missing, major damage in La Guaira and Caracas, global rescue and aid operations underway.

The death toll from the devastating twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela has climbed to at least 920, while 3,360 people have been injured, authorities said on Friday, as rescue teams race against time to locate survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings.

Jorge Rodriguez, president of Venezuela’s National Assembly, announced the updated casualty figures, a sharp increase from the previous official toll of 589 dead. Around 50,000 people are also reported missing, raising fears that the number of fatalities could rise significantly in the coming days.

Twin Quakes Trigger Widespread Destruction

The disaster was triggered by two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude that struck within seconds of each other on Wednesday, making them the strongest earthquakes to hit Venezuela in more than a century. The hardest-hit areas include La Guaira, Caracas and several northern coastal states, where hundreds of buildings collapsed and critical infrastructure suffered extensive damage.

Race Against Time

Emergency responders, military personnel and international search-and-rescue teams continue to comb through the rubble, with dozens of people believed to remain trapped. Families have turned to online missing-persons portals and social media to search for loved ones as communications gradually recover.

Global Aid Arrives

International assistance has begun arriving from several countries, including the United States, India, Mexico, Spain, Germany, Switzerland and Colombia. Relief efforts include medical teams, rescue specialists, sniffer dogs, emergency supplies and field hospitals as Venezuela struggles to cope with one of the worst natural disasters in its modern history.

Recovery Expected To Take Months

The earthquakes forced the closure of the country’s main airport, damaged hospitals, roads and public buildings, and left tens of thousands of people displaced. Authorities have warned that aftershocks remain possible and have urged residents to stay away from damaged structures while rescue operations continue.

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