The death toll from twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June has passed 4,000, with the government reporting nearly 17,000 injured and thousands more missing as officials appeal for international financial help.
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Key facts
- At least 4,118 people were killed in the twin earthquakes, according to the Venezuelan government.
- A further 16,740 people were injured, with thousands more listed as missing.
- The back-to-back quakes struck on 24 June, flattening entire districts in the coastal state of La Guaira.
- UN officials and president Delcy Rodríguez have called for financial help.
- The figures were shared by Venezuelan parliament chief Jorge Rodríguez on Telegram.
The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June has surpassed 4,000, the government said on Friday, as the scale of the recovery effort became increasingly clear.
At least 4,118 people were killed and 16,740 injured in the back-to-back quakes, according to Venezuelan parliament chief Jorge Rodríguez, who shared the figures on Telegram. Thousands more people remain listed as missing.
The quakes flattened entire districts in the coastal state of La Guaira, according to the Guardian, causing widespread destruction across the affected area.
The mounting casualty figures have prompted calls for assistance. The United Nations and president Delcy Rodríguez have appealed for financial help to support the response and recovery, the Guardian reported.
With nearly 17,000 people injured and thousands still unaccounted for, the recovery operation faces significant challenges in the weeks ahead as authorities work to account for the missing and rebuild the devastated coastal region.
Why it matters
An earthquake death toll above 4,000 marks one of the most severe natural disasters to hit Venezuela's coast, with the human cost still rising as missing people are accounted for. The appeals from the UN and Venezuelan leadership underscore the scale of the humanitarian and reconstruction needs facing the country.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in the Venezuela earthquakes?
The Venezuelan government said at least 4,118 people were killed, with the toll surpassing 4,000 as of Friday.
When and where did the earthquakes strike?
The back-to-back quakes struck on 24 June, flattening entire districts in the coastal state of La Guaira.
How many people were injured or are missing?
At least 16,740 people were injured and thousands more are listed as missing, according to the government.
Timeline
- Venezuela quake death toll passes 4,300 as scale of recovery effort looms large
The Guardian World: Nearly 17,000 injured and thousands more listed as missing amid calls by president Delcy Rodríguez and UN for financial help The death toll in Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes has passed 4,300, the government said on Saturday. At least 4,333 people were killed and 16,740
- Venezuela quake death toll passes 4,000 as scale of recovery effort looms large
The Guardian World: Nearly 17,000 injured and thousands more are listed as missing amid calls by UN and president Delcy Rodríguez for financial help The death toll in Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes has topped 4,000, the government said on Friday. At least 4,118 people were killed and 16,74