WorldPublished: 6 July 2026 at 10:37
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 3,342
The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 3,342, with approximately 16,740 people injured and thousands more missing; over 17,000 have been left homeless.
The death toll from last week's two earthquakes in Venezuela has climbed to 3,342, announced National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez. An estimated 16,740 people were injured, and thousands remain missing. The disaster has left more than 17,000 people homeless.
The earthquakes struck on the evening of June 24 near the coastal city of Moron. They registered magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 and were followed by hundreds of aftershocks. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities work to assist the affected population.
