Volunteers and Mexican rescuers search for bodies amid debris of buildings damaged by the June 24 earthquakes, in Tanaguarena, state of La Guaira; Venezuela, on July 18, 2026.
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 5,119
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- Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 5,119 as rescue efforts continue in quake-hit La Guaira.
The death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month has risen to 5,119, according to official figures released on Saturday.
The twin earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck less than a minute apart on June 24, causing widespread devastation in the coastal state of La Guaira, north of the capital Caracas.
The number of injured remained unchanged at 16,740, according to figures published on Telegram by Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez.
Rescue teams continue to recover bodies from the rubble of dozens of collapsed buildings in La Guaira, while thousands of people have been left homeless.
Many displaced residents are sheltering in temporary camps, where access to clean water and adequate sanitation remains limited.
Venezuelan authorities have not released an estimate of how many people remain missing following the disaster.
