Earthquake Response by the Numbers: 25,000 Personnel, 1,450 Confirmed Dead

At least 1,450 people have died and more than 3,200 have been injured in the Capital District, La Guaira and surrounding states after two earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela's northern coast on June 24, 2026, according to verified counts released by government and health authorities. Casualty estimates could exceed 10,000 as search operations continue. Venezuela declared a nationwide State of Emergency and deployed over 25,000 emergency personnel to affected areas.

Casualty and Displacement Figures

The figures come from multiple updates compiled by international health organizations and local responders. They cover confirmed deaths and injuries reported through late June, with search-and-rescue teams still working in collapsed structures across Caracas and La Guaira. Over 12,700 people have been displaced, adding pressure on remaining shelters and relief centers.

Three health facilities sit in critical condition and six others are structurally damaged or only partially functional, according to PAHO assessments released June 30. This has created surgical backlogs in orthopedics and neurosurgery at Caracas hospitals. The Maiquetía International Airport suffered partial collapse, and the Metro system remains suspended, limiting movement of supplies and personnel.

Hotlines and Embassy Services

Emergency assistance is routed through established channels. Callers can reach responders at 911, 0800-RESCATE or 0800-AYUDA-01 for psychological support. The U.S. Embassy in Caracas continues to issue emergency passports to U.S. citizens inside the city but provides only limited help outside Caracas, with all visa services redirected to Bogotá.

Relief distribution has reached more than 7.2 million kilograms of food at centers in Caracas and La Guaira. Search operations involve the 25,000 Venezuelan personnel plus additional foreign experts, though exact foreign numbers vary by report. Authorities continue to monitor water and electricity access at remaining hospitals, where 70 percent lack regular service.

Residents needing immediate assistance should use the listed hotlines or the VenApp platform for missing-persons reports. The U.S. Embassy advises citizens to register for alerts and limit travel beyond Caracas until infrastructure assessments improve.