WorldPublished: 13 July 2026 at 14:36

Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 4,490

The death toll from two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4,490, according to Venezuelan parliament speaker Jorge Rodriguez.

The number of fatalities from two powerful earthquakes that hit Venezuela on June 24 has increased to 4,490, Venezuelan parliament speaker Jorge Rodriguez announced on Monday. The official count of injured remains unchanged at 16,470. Rescuers have saved 6,462 people. Official data shows 17,907 people have been left homeless. Several strong earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, causing widespread destruction in several regions.

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