Venezuela quake death toll rises to nearly 3,000 as tens of thousands still reported missing
Summary
Nearly 3,000 people have died in Venezuela after two strong earthquakes hit the country on June 24, 2026. Rescue teams are ending their search for survivors while tens of thousands of people are still missing.Key Facts
- The earthquakes had magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5.
- The death toll reached 2,954 as of July 4, 2026.
- Tens of thousands of people remain missing, with the UN estimating up to 50,000 unaccounted for.
- The area hardest hit was La Guaira, a coastal region north of Caracas.
- Rescue efforts usually focus on the first 72 hours after a quake; some survivors were found after this time.
- International teams, including those from the US and South America, are ending their rescue operations.
- The earthquakes caused about $6.7 billion in damage, around 6% of Venezuela’s annual economic output.
- Many Venezuelans criticized their government for a slow response, although officials say thousands of troops and workers were sent to help.
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