Venezuela earthquake
Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises past 6,000
The updated figure comes weeks after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck on June 24, causing nearly 200 buildings to collapse, mostly in the worst-hit coastal state of La Guaira.
August 10, 2026
Venezuela quake death toll rises past 4,700
A series of powerful earthquakes in Venezuela killed 4,734 people and injured 16,740 in La Guaira. Most injured have been discharged, while the United Nations estimates around 50,000 people remain missing after widespread building collapses.
July 14, 2026
Venezuela quakes kill almost 1,500, with millions more in need
The search for survivors saw desperate attempts by local residents to claw away rubble from apartment buildings that collapsed in Wednesday's two quakes. Experts say the first 72 hours after natural disasters are the key, narrow window for finding the living.
June 27, 2026
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Venezuela earthquakes kill 920, tens of thousands missing
United Nations aid chief says more than 50,000 people were missing after two powerful earthquakes struck within a minute of each other on Wednesday evening, flattening buildings in the north of the country.
June 27, 2026
Over 50,000 people missing after Venezuela quakes: UN aid chief
UN aid officials say more than 50,000 people remain missing after twin earthquakes strike Venezuela, warning the death toll, already at 589, will rise significantly as rescuers continue searching through collapsed buildings.
June 26, 2026
Venezuela quake response requires 'massive collective effort': UN aid chief
The United Nations says it is fully mobilised to help Venezuela after a powerful earthquake kills at least 164 people, with the UN aid chief stressing that the response requires massive collective efforts.
June 25, 2026