The official death toll from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, has climbed to 6,509, as reported in the latest weekly update by Jorge Rodríguez, the president of the National Assembly.
This document, which focuses on the reconstruction phase, also notes that 6,462 individuals have been rescued alive, and 226,696 have received medical attention in hospitals since the catastrophe occurred two months ago.
The number of fatalities has consistently increased since the initial report of 920 deaths just two days after the seismic event. The tally exceeded 6,438 in the August 18 update and has now grown by an additional 71 victims in under a week.
The twin earthquakes, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 separated by a mere 39 seconds, had their epicenter in Yaracuy state. They primarily ravaged La Guaira, with Caraballeda and Catia La Mar declared disaster zones, along with extensive areas of Caracas, Miranda, Carabobo, Aragua, and Falcón.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) initially estimated between 10,000 and 100,000 potential casualties, while NASA projected that approximately 59,000 buildings were destroyed.
Regarding housing, the August 24 bulletin reveals that 60,785 properties have been assessed: 35,545 were deemed habitable, 14,239 have usage restrictions, and 11,001 pose a significant risk to occupants.
To date, only 335 new homes have been handed over to those displaced, a figure that starkly contrasts with the scale of structural damage recorded.
In terms of debris removal, the Venezuelan government reports having cleared 600,790 tons, accounting for 28.61% of the estimated total, highlighting that the majority of the cleanup task remains unfinished.
One of the most pressing issues stemming from the crisis is the number of missing persons. The administration of interim President Delcy Rodríguez stopped updating this count shortly after the earthquake, while the independent citizen initiative "Venezuela Earthquake Missing Persons" reported approximately 29,500 individuals unaccounted for as of July 25, a gap that humanitarian organizations have criticized as a serious oversight.
The Chavista regime has implemented the "Venezuela Reborn Plan" as the official framework for rebuilding and has announced talks with the United States and the International Monetary Fund for financial aid. However, independent media and humanitarian groups have deemed the response inadequate given the disaster's magnitude.
The June 24 earthquakes represent, according to the USGS, the most significant seismic disaster in Venezuela since 1900, occurring amid a severe institutional crisis exacerbated by the capture of Nicolás Maduro earlier this year.
FAQs about the Venezuelan Earthquakes
What was the magnitude of the earthquakes in Venezuela?
The earthquakes had magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, occurring just 39 seconds apart.
How many people have received medical attention after the earthquakes?
As of the latest report, 226,696 individuals have been treated in hospitals following the earthquakes.
How many new homes have been provided to those affected?
Only 335 new homes have been delivered to those displaced by the earthquakes.
What is the "Venezuela Reborn Plan"?
The "Venezuela Reborn Plan" is the official reconstruction framework initiated by the Chavista regime in response to the earthquakes, which includes seeking financial assistance from international entities.