Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 4,490

By Reuters

Published July 13, 2026 11:17am

View of collapsed buildings in Venezuela after the June 24 earthquakes

A drone view shows debris of collapsed buildings in La Guaira, Venezuela on July 12, 2026 in the aftermath of the June 24 earthquakes. REUTERS/Pablo Sanhueza

CARACAS - The death toll from the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4,490, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Sunday on his Telegram account.

The official count of injured remained unchanged at 16,740, while 6,462 people have been rescued.

The number of people left homeless stands at 17,907, according to the figures. —Reuters

Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 4,490

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