920 Dead as Rescue Efforts Intensify in Venezuela
Venezuela earthquake death toll 920
The confirmed death toll from the powerful twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, has risen to at least 920, according to authorities. The back-to-back tremors, which measured magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, have also left more than 3,360 people injured. As of Friday, June 26, 2026, the situation remains dire, with reports indicating that over 50,000 people are currently missing across the country.
The earthquakes, which were centered near Morón on the Caribbean coast, stand among the most powerful to impact the region in over a century. The coastal state of La Guaira has suffered some of the most severe devastation, with many buildings reduced to skeletal frames and infrastructure heavily damaged. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, though efforts are being hindered by the scale of the destruction, over 200 aftershocks, and disruptions to power and communications.
In response to the growing crisis, the U.S. government has lifted certain economic sanctions against Venezuela for a four-month period to facilitate critical relief operations. International aid, including teams from Italy, Switzerland, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, El Salvador, and the United States, has begun to arrive to support local efforts. While local residents and responders continue to work tirelessly to pull survivors from the rubble, government officials have warned that the death toll is likely to rise significantly as the search continues.
