- By Priyanka Koul
- Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:08 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
- Venezuela earthquake claims 235 lives, over 4,300 injured.
- Several remain trapped under rubble while essential services are disrupted.
- Global aid pours in, US pledges 150M dollars assistance.
Venezuela Earthquake: The death toll in Venezuela has climbed to 25, with more than 4,300 injured, after back-to-back devastating earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck within a minute of each other.
Rescue operations are still ongoing to safely evacuate hundreds of people buried under the debris. Many relied on neighbours to dig through the rubble with their own hands.
"Unfortunately we have received around 235 patients who arrive without vital signs or die when they arrive at our health facilities," Health Minister Carlos Alvarado told state media Thursday.
(A rescuer works at the site of a collapsed building after earthquakes hit the country, in Caracas, Venezuela, June 25, 2026. REUTERS)
The devastating quakes were barely 40 seconds later, a more violent 7.5-magnitude earthquake hit the exact same area at a depth of 10 kilometres, with its epicentre roughly 16 kilometres southwest of Moron, severely intensifying the impact across the affected zones.
It has damaged or destroyed approximately 250 buildings. 43,000 people were reportedly injured, and approximately 200 were trapped under collapsed buildings. As per reports, 46,000 people are missing, although this figure could not be independently confirmed by the Daily Jagran.
Airport Shut, Schools Closed
Meanwhile, the quake has disrupted essential services. Airports in the capital, Caracas, and La Guaira have been closed. Metro services have been cancelled. Schools have been converted into shelters. There are also reports of aftershocks in several areas.
(People remove rubble from a damaged house after two strong earthquakes, in Moron, Venezuela, June 25, 2026. REUTERS )
Death toll may rise further
According to USGS forecast modelling, it suggests the final death toll could reach thousands. Global aid and relief efforts are ramping up. Governments and humanitarian organisations around the world have begun mobilising rescue teams, funds, and emergency supplies.
The United States has authorised 150 million dollars for humanitarian assistance, including funding for UN agencies and aid organisations, as well as deploying disaster response teams and urban search and rescue units.
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Moreover, the US military has also announced the deployment of two warships, transport aircraft, and helicopters to assist in relief operations.
Several countries, including Mexico, Colombia, Spain, France, Italy, Ecuador, Panama, and El Salvador, have pledged to send rescue teams, medical personnel, sniffer dogs, aircraft, and emergency equipment. Prime Minister Modi also expressed condolences over the tragedy and assured assistance.