- Jun 28
Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 1,430 as Czech USAR team arrives and builds base camp
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, leaving at least 1,430 people dead, 3,238 injured and nearly 69,000 missing. Czech rescuers arrived Sunday morning and are now preparing to search collapsed buildings in the hardest-hit coastal state of La Guaira.
- Jun 27
Death toll climbs to 920 after twin earthquakes rock Venezuela, over 50,000 still missing
Two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday evening, killing at least 920 people and leaving more than 50,000 missing, as international rescue teams scramble to find survivors amid widespread destruction.
- Jun 26
At least 235 dead and over 46,000 missing after double earthquake strikes Venezuela
Two shallow earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck north-west Venezuela on Wednesday evening, flattening buildings in Caracas and La Guaira. Officials confirm 235 dead and 4,300 injured, with over 46,000 people reported missing, as international aid pours in.
- Jun 25
Venezuela declares emergency after twin 7.2 and 7.5 quakes strike 39 seconds apart, USGS warns of up to 100,000 dead
Two massive earthquakes, magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, hit Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in Caracas and triggering a nationwide state of emergency. The USGS warns the death toll could reach 100,000.
