Death toll in Venezuela quakes surpasses 4,000
Summary
More than 4,000 people have died from two powerful earthquakes that hit Venezuela on June 24, 2026. The quakes destroyed many buildings in La Guaira state, and rescue teams have stopped searching for survivors, but families are still looking for missing relatives.Key Facts
- The death toll has reached at least 4,118 people.
- Around 16,740 people were injured in the earthquakes.
- The first quake had a magnitude of 7.2, followed 39 seconds later by a stronger 7.5 magnitude quake.
- These were the strongest earthquakes in Venezuela in over 100 years.
- Entire high-rise apartment buildings were flattened in the coastal state of La Guaira.
- Many people are still missing after the earthquakes.
- Rescue teams have stopped searching for survivors, but families continue to search through rubble.
- Venezuela is facing a huge recovery challenge due to its ongoing economic crisis.
- The United Nations has requested nearly $300 million in aid for earthquake relief.
- Venezuela's interim president asked the UK to release frozen assets, including 30 tons of gold, to help with recovery efforts.
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