Venezuela Earthquake • June 24, 2026
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Venezuela Earthquake

June 24, 2026 • Doublet Event (7.2 + 7.5)

1,430+ dead • 3,300+ injured • ~68,900 missing
LATEST UPDATE — June 27, 2026
Death toll has risen sharply to at least 920. Over 3,300 injured. Rescue operations continue with international teams arriving. Thousands still missing.
THE EVENT IN ONE LINE

On June 24, 2026 at 6:04 PM local time, a rare doublet earthquake (7.2 followed ~39 seconds later by 7.5) struck near Morón and Yumare in Carabobo state, Venezuela. The quakes killed at least 920 people, injured over 3,300, and caused widespread destruction across Caracas, La Guaira and surrounding regions. Rescue efforts are ongoing as the death toll continues to rise.

CASUALTY FIGURES BY SOURCE
Associated Press (AP)
Dead: 1,430+
Injured: 3,300+
Missing: ~68,900
Latest update: June 27-28, 2026
Reuters
Dead: 1,400–1,500+
Injured: 3,150+
Missing: 50,000–68,000+
Latest update: June 27-28, 2026
Official Venezuelan Government
Dead: 1,430+
Injured: 3,150+
Missing: Not officially detailed
Via Delcy Rodríguez & Health Ministry
Opposition Tracking
Missing: ~68,900
(Independent database promoted by opposition leaders)
Latest update: June 27-28, 2026
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BUILDING DAMAGE MAP – LA GUAIRA & CARACAS

Markers represent reported damaged buildings and affected areas.

OFFICIAL STATEMENTS FROM WORLD LEADERS
Delcy Rodríguez — Acting President of Venezuela

"En unidad superaremos esta situación. Venezuela agradece el apoyo internacional."

Donald J. Trump — President of the United States

"The United States stands ready to help the people of Venezuela immediately."

Nayib Bukele — President of El Salvador

"El Salvador está enviando maquinaria pesada y equipos de rescate para apoyar al pueblo venezolano."

More International Reactions
Gustavo Petro — President of Colombia

"Colombia envía ayuda humanitaria y equipos de rescate a nuestro hermano pueblo venezolano."

Lula da Silva — President of Brazil

"Brasil está solidario con Venezuela y envía equipos de rescate y asistencia humanitaria."

Xi Jinping — President of China

"China expresa su profunda condolencia y está dispuesta a proporcionar asistencia humanitaria."

HOW TO HELP — DONATION CENTERS
National US Relief Points
Orlando & Kissimmee Centers
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