Venezuela quake death toll climbs to 4,490
23:08, 12/07/2026, SundayU: Update: 23:18, 12/07/2026, Sunday
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Jefersson Caripe searches through the rubble of a collapsed building with volunteers in the Caribe area of La Guaira state, Venezuela, on July 06, 2026, following twin earthquakes that struck the country's Caribbean coast. Caripe is searching for his two daughters, who remain missing after the disaster, while volunteers use shovels, picks and their bare hands to clear the debris. Before the earthquakes, Caripe and his wife operated a beachfront business in the area.National Assembly head Jorge Rodriguez said Sunday that the death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has reached 4,490, with 16,740 people injured and authorities establishing 108 temporary camps while distributing thousands of tons of food to families displaced by the June 24 disaster.
National Assembly head Jorge Rodriguez announced Sunday that the death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has climbed to 4,490, with 16,740 people injured and 6,462 rescued from the rubble of buildings destroyed on June 24. Rodriguez shared the updated figures on social media platform X, detailing the extensive humanitarian response and ongoing relief operations across the South American nation.
Humanitarian response expands
Authorities have established 108 temporary camps housing 19,583 people, while 17,907 remain without permanent housing following the destruction of 856 buildings — including 190 that collapsed entirely. Relief teams have distributed 9,995 metric tons of food and more than 18.5 million liters of water, while medical personnel have treated 32,401 patients since the disaster began.
International rescue efforts underway
The response involves 31,837 deployed personnel working alongside 30,535 volunteers and 2,422 international rescuers who have assisted 120,794 families affected by the quakes. Rodriguez noted that rescue operations continue in affected areas, with teams focusing on providing shelter and essential supplies to displaced residents.
Back-to-back tremors devastate nation
The earthquakes struck on June 24 when tremors measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude hit the country just 39 seconds apart, causing widespread destruction across Venezuela. The twin quakes prompted a large-scale national and international humanitarian response to address the severe damage and displacement crisis.
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