Venezuela earthquake death toll climbs to 2,295 after June 24 quakes
Synopsis
Venezuela's twin earthquakes of 24 June have now killed 2,295 people and injured over 11,000 — making this one of the deadliest seismic events in the country's modern history. With 782 aftershocks recorded, 25 relief camps active, and a seven-day national mourning declared, the full scale of the disaster is still unfolding.
Key Takeaways
The death toll from Venezuela's 24 June earthquakes has risen to 2,295 , with 11,267 injured and 12,841 displaced.
6,461 people have been rescued by more than 4,000 domestic and international rescue workers.
25 temporary relief camps are active across La Guaira , Caracas , Miranda , Carabobo , and Yaracuy .
782 aftershocks have been recorded since the initial tremors, though frequency and magnitude are declining.
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared seven days of national mourning effective Wednesday evening .
The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June has risen to 2,295, with 11,267 people injured and 12,841 displaced, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez confirmed during a Wednesday briefing. The figures mark a grim escalation in what is already one of the deadliest seismic events in the country's recent history.
Key Developments
Rodriguez, who also heads the national command centre overseeing temporary relief camps, said 6,461 people had been rescued so far by a combined force of more than 4,000 international and domestic rescue workers and volunteers. He called on health workers, security personnel, and firefighters to register on the Patria platform to help address the acute housing crisis triggered by the disaster.
Authorities have activated 25 temporary camps across affected regions — 13 in La Guaira, eight in Caracas, two in Miranda, one in Carabobo, and one in Yaracuy. Officials said efforts to equip these camps and transfer displaced residents were being fast-tracked.
Aftershocks Continue
Since the initial tremors on 24 June, Venezuela has recorded 782 aftershocks, though Rodriguez noted that both their frequency and magnitude have decreased in recent days. The sustained seismic activity has complicated rescue and relief operations, particularly in coastal areas around La Guaira, which bore the heaviest toll.
National Mourning Declared
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez declared seven days of national mourning beginning Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. local time, in tribute to the earthquake victims. 'In honour of the memory of the victims, I have decided to decree National Mourning for seven (7) days, starting at 6:00 p.m. today,' she wrote in a statement shared on social media.
'Venezuela's soul is torn by the human losses caused by the devastating earthquakes,' Delcy Rodriguez added, pledging that the government would 'accompany and protect' those affected by the tragedy.
Scale of the Disaster
The 24 June earthquakes were among the most powerful to hit Venezuela in decades, striking multiple states simultaneously and triggering widespread structural damage. The combination of fatalities, injuries, and displacement — now totalling over 26,000 people directly affected — underscores the scale of the humanitarian challenge facing the country. International aid teams remain on the ground as the relief operation enters its second week.
Point of View
295 from a single seismic event is catastrophic by any measure, yet Venezuela's response is unfolding against the backdrop of an economy already hollowed out by years of crisis — limiting the state's capacity to absorb a disaster of this magnitude. The activation of only 25 temporary camps for nearly 13,000 displaced people raises urgent questions about adequacy. The reliance on the Patria platform — a government digital system linked to social welfare — to mobilise health and security volunteers also signals how deeply politicised Venezuela's relief infrastructure remains. International rescue teams are present, but the long-term reconstruction challenge, in a country with limited access to external financing, could dwarf the immediate emergency.
NationPress
2 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current death toll from the Venezuela earthquakes?
As of Wednesday 2 July, the death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June has risen to 2,295, with 11,267 people injured and 12,841 displaced, according to National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez.
When did the earthquakes hit Venezuela?
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on 24 June. Since then, the country has recorded 782 aftershocks, though their frequency and magnitude have been declining.
How many people have been rescued so far?
6,461 people have been rescued as of Wednesday, with more than 4,000 domestic and international rescue workers and volunteers involved in the operation.
What relief measures has the Venezuelan government put in place?
Authorities have activated 25 temporary camps across five states — La Guaira, Caracas, Miranda, Carabobo, and Yaracuy — and are urging health workers and security personnel to register on the Patria platform to address the housing crisis.
Has Venezuela declared national mourning?
Yes. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared seven days of national mourning beginning Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. local time, in tribute to the victims of the 24 June earthquakes.
