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The death toll from the powerful dual earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, has risen to at least 5,278, according to National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez. The quakes, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, heavily impacted the northern coastal state of La Guaira near Caracas. The number of injured remains at 16,740. Official figures report over 850 buildings damaged and 190 completely collapsed. More than 23,500 displaced people are living in makeshift camps, including stadiums and public squares, where volunteers provide medical services and supplies. Authorities have not provided an estimate for the number of people still missing. The update was released on July 20, 2026, nearly a month after the disaster.
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Updated - July 21, 2026 11:05 pm IST | Caracas
AFP
The death toll from last month's powerful dual earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 5,278, according to official figures updated on Monday (July 20, 2026).
National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced on Telegram that the number of confirmed fatalities had reached at least 5,278, while the number of reported injured remained at 16,740.
The June 24 earthquakes, which registered magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, severely affected northern Venezuela, particularly the coastal state of La Guaira, near the capital Caracas.
Damage and Displacement
- More than 850 buildings were damaged
- 190 buildings collapsed completely
- Over 23,500 people displaced by the disaster are living in makeshift camps, including stadiums and public squares
- Volunteers at these camps provide medical services and distribute provisions
Venezuelan authorities have not yet provided an estimate for the number of people still missing.
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