Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 5,346, with thousands injured
07:51, 22/07/2026, WednesdayU: Update: 07:52, 22/07/2026, Wednesday
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The death toll from last month's twin earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 5,346, with 16,740 injured, National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez has announced. The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes destroyed 190 buildings and displaced thousands.
The death toll from the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month has risen to 5,346, National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez announced on Tuesday. The twin tremors, measuring magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, also injured 16,740 people, according to figures posted on social media platform X.
Displacement and Infrastructure Damage
Rodríguez said authorities have assisted 128,324 families and established 107 temporary camps housing 21,235 people, while 17,907 remain without permanent housing. The quakes damaged 856 buildings, including 190 that collapsed entirely, underscoring the scale of the disaster that struck the South American nation on June 24.
Ongoing Relief Efforts
The latest figures highlight the continued humanitarian crisis in the aftermath of the earthquakes, with search and rescue operations still underway in some affected areas. The death toll and number of injured are expected to rise as relief efforts continue and more areas are accessed.