Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 3,685

Experts say that after two weeks following an earthquake, the chances of finding survivors are extremely low

08 Jul 2026 03:10pm
Earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela on June 24, followed by more than a thousand weaker aftershocks. Numerous buildings have been reduced to rubble, particularly in the coastal state of La Guaira.(Photo by Raul ARBOLEDA / AFP)
Earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela on June 24, followed by more than a thousand weaker aftershocks. Numerous buildings have been reduced to rubble, particularly in the coastal state of La Guaira.(Photo by Raul ARBOLEDA / AFP)

CARACAS - Venezuela's confirmed death toll from last month’s twin earthquakes reached 3,685 on Tuesday, up by 150 from the previous day, National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez said in a post on X, reported German news agency dpa.

Many international rescue teams have already left the country, while others remain deployed. Volunteers are also continuing searches through the rubble. Relatives of people still missing have urged authorities to continue rescue efforts until their family members are found alive or dead so they can be laid to rest.

Earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela on June 24, followed by more than a thousand weaker aftershocks. Numerous buildings have been reduced to rubble, particularly in the coastal state of La Guaira.

Experts say that after two weeks following an earthquake, the chances of finding survivors are extremely low. - BERNAMA

 

 

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