Earthquakes in Venezuela
Devastation on the central coast
At 6:04 p.m. on June 24, 2026, what is known as a seismic doublet occurred in Venezuela.
Two powerful earthquakes struck the country’s central coast. The first, with a magnitude of 7.2, was followed by another seismic movement of magnitude 7.5 just 39 seconds later.
This happened on a public holiday, while many were at home enjoying time off with their families or watching the World Cup match being broadcast at that time.
The greatest destruction was concentrated in La Guaira state, but Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, was also affected, as well as the neighboring states of Aragua and Carabobo, and further toward the central-western part of the country, the eastern coast of Falcón state and Yaracuy (the epicenter).
According to official reports, the death toll exceeds 6,100 people and there are more than 16,000 injured, while independent organizations estimate that there are more than 30,000 missing.
The earthquakes left scenes of desolation.
Many Venezuelans were forced to rescue their loved ones by their own means, using barely their hands or rudimentary tools such as picks and shovels. State aid was practically non-existent, according to testimonies, and agencies like the fire department or Civil Protection lacked personnel or equipment trained for this type of catastrophe.
Specialized aid arrived from other countries hours later. Only then was it possible to rescue more people from the rubble.
However, many survivors of this tragedy are still searching for their relatives in the collapsed buildings.
Due to the lack of capacity in morgues, the bodies have been piled up in an area of the port of La Guaira, exposed to the harsh tropical weather. This has not only traumatized the bereaved but has also become a source of biological contamination.
According to a scientific report by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), the cost of structural damage is estimated to exceed 37 billion dollars.
This is too much for a country that has been suffering from a humanitarian crisis for more than a decade.
That is why our Venezuelan brothers and sisters need our help today more than ever.
The amount does not matter. Your contribution will help alleviate the suffering caused by this natural event through supplies purchased directly in Venezuela.
🌎 Donate today through this link: https://bit.ly/Give-now-Venezuela-relief
What has happened so far?
- News summary from August 10 to 14, 2026Earthquakes Casualty Update and Housing Status The most recent official report, released on August 10, raised the death toll to 6,301 people. Additionally, 6,462 rescues… Read more: News summary from August 10 to 14, 2026
- Volunteers request support for medical care maintained in La GuairaThe most critical need for volunteers from Carabobo state, in central Venezuela, is a portable ultrasound scanner, which is available for purchase but costs $5,000.… Read more: Volunteers request support for medical care maintained in La Guaira
- Warnings issued that post-earthquake emergency could exacerbate emotional difficulties in adolescentsPediatrician Ricardo Montiel warns that the June 24 earthquakes exacerbated pre-existing emotional difficulties in Venezuelan adolescents, requiring specialized care and government resources. Source: Radio Fe… Read more: Warnings issued that post-earthquake emergency could exacerbate emotional difficulties in adolescents
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