Venezuela Earthquake LIVE Updates: Desperation mounts as earthquake death toll rises to 1,430

The International Organization for Migration estimates up to 6.76 million people may be affected, while US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged additional rescue support.

A woman walks past a building damaged during an earthquake in La Guaira, Venezuela. (Photo: AP)A woman walks past a building damaged during an earthquake in La Guaira, Venezuela. (Photo: AP)

The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has risen to at least 920, with more than 51,000 people reported missing as rescue efforts entered a critical third day, Associated Press (AP) reported. Authorities have restricted access to the worst-hit state of La Guaira, while more than 3,300 people have been injured and 243 rescued, as per the report. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said international rescue teams and aid were arriving, with 861 personnel from several countries joining operations. Aid agencies say the first 48 to 72 hours after a disaster are the most critical for finding survivors trapped under rubble.

India launches Operation Amistad: Amid several other countries, India has extended help to Venezuela through ‘Operation Amistad’. As part of the mission, a 41-member medical contingent from the Indian Army’s 60 Para Field Hospital, including nine medical officers, departed aboard two Indian Air Force aircraft.

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What happened: The first quake was of a magnitude of 7.1, and its epicentre was west of the community of Moron, about 168 km west of Caracas, at a depth of 13 km, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. An even larger 7.5-magnitude earthquake took place just minutes later. This second one was situated at a depth of 10 km, and its epicentre was 16 km southwest of Moron. Swaying buildings in Caracas were evacuated. Entire walls of certain buildings collapsed, making furniture visible from the street. Tsunami alerts were issued for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

World leaders offer support: World leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and others have offered their support to Venezuela and condolences to the families of those who died in the twin earthquakes.

Earthquake jolts Japan: Meanwhile, another earthquake of magnitude 7 hit Japan, jolting Hashikami Town, Aomori Prefecture. Its epicentre was off the coast of Iwate Prefecture. Following this, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi advised citizens to stay vigilant and instructed relevant agencies to give out timely and accurate information to the public regarding evacuation and damage. However, she ruled out any concerns about a tsunami.

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Jun 27, 2026 03:39 PM IST
Old buildings, weak construction worsened Venezuela earthquake devastation: Report

Experts say older buildings, poor construction standards and local geology significantly amplified the destruction caused by Venezuela's twin earthquakes, which have killed more than 900 people, Associated Press (AP) reported. AI analysis by Microsoft's AI for Good Lab reportedly found that about one-third of the nearly 30,000 buildings in the hard-hit city of Catia La Mar were damaged.

Structural engineers cited by AP said many buildings were constructed before modern earthquake-resistant standards were introduced, while others featured vulnerabilities such as "soft-story" ground floors, heavy brick walls and insufficient steel reinforcement. They also said the back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes intensified the damage, particularly in areas with soft soil.

The collapse of some newer buildings has also raised concerns about construction quality and compliance with building codes. Experts said Venezuela will need not only a massive reconstruction effort but also a comprehensive review of its engineering standards and building practices to reduce the risk from future earthquakes, according to the report.

(With inputs from AP)

Jun 27, 2026 02:59 PM IST
Venezuela death toll rises to 920 as rescue window narrows, says report

The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to at least 920, with more than 51,000 people reported missing as rescue efforts entered a critical third day, Associated Press (AP) reported. Authorities have restricted access to the worst-hit state of La Guaira, while more than 3,300 people have been injured and 243 rescued, as per the report.

Residents reportedly said they were relying largely on volunteers to search collapsed buildings, citing a shortage of rescue teams. Aid agencies say the first 48 to 72 hours after a disaster are the most critical for finding survivors trapped under rubble.

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said international rescue teams and aid were arriving, with 861 personnel from several countries joining operations. The International Organization for Migration estimates up to 6.76 million people may be affected, while US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged additional rescue support.

(With inputs from AP)

Jun 27, 2026 06:46 AM IST
Things to know about Venezuela's powerful earthquakes

  • 920 dead, 3,360 injured: Venezuela's earthquake death toll continues to rise as rescue teams comb through collapsed buildings, with thousands more still missing.
  • Double strike :Two earthquakes magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 hit Venezuela's northern coast just 39 seconds apart, among the strongest the country has seen in over a century.
  • Caracas crippled : The capital lost power and phone service, its main airport shut, subway suspended and natural gas cut off. Hundreds spent the night sleeping in parks and parking lots.
  • World responds: The US is sending $150 million in aid, the EU is deploying 520 rescue workers, and India, Brazil, UK, Turkey and China have all dispatched teams and supplies to Venezuela.

    • Jun 27, 2026 04:34 AM IST
    Venezuela quake toll tops 900, search intensifies for hundreds trapped

    Desperate Venezuelans and rescue teams raced to find survivors on Friday as the death toll from twin earthquakes rose above 900 with foreign rescue teams and aid only beginning to reach devastated areas nearly two days after the quakes.

    The government said 172 people remained trapped, 920 were dead and 3,360 injuredwhile a website listed more than 50,000 people reported missing.

    Jun 27, 2026 04:31 AM IST
    New 4.9 quake felt in Venezuela, days after major earthquakes

    A new earthquake struck off ⁠the ​northern coast of Venezuela ​on ​Friday afternoon, ⁠days after ‌twin quakes flattened buildings and killed ⁠nearly ⁠1,000 ⁠people.

    Reuters ‌witnesses in ​Caracas ‌and Maracay ‌felt ​the ​quake, which ​earthquake monitor ​EMSC said ⁠had a 4.9 ‌magnitude.

    Jun 26, 2026 09:38 PM IST
    Venezuela deploys military forces in La Guaira

    Acting President Delcy Rodriguez says Venezuela has deployed military forces in La Guaira as authorities expand relief operations and distribute food and water after the twin earthquakes, teleSUR reports.

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    Jun 26, 2026 09:35 PM IST
    Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands

    Venezuelans took the search for missing loved ones into their own hands Friday in the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes, saying they have not seen state rescue teams despite authorities projecting an image of a robust government response.

    The devastating 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes that struck late Wednesday killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured, authorities said.

    Desperate families across northern Venezuela searched in the ruins of buildings for family members and whatever remained of their lives.

    Nazareth Jimenez sobbed into the shoulder of a loved one as she watched neighbors try to cut through slabs of concrete with power tools in a building reduced to a mountain of debris. “My god, how are we going to get them out of there?" she murmured.She was in the hardest-hit northern state of La Guaira, just north of the capital of Caracas, and was wracked with anxiety as she waited to see if her siblings, nephews, nieces and friends would emerge from the debris alive. AP

    Jun 26, 2026 09:16 PM IST
    Rescue teams from Spain, El Salvador, Mexico reach Venezuela

    Rescue teams from Spain, El Salvador, and Mexico landed in Venezuela to support efforts to rescue victims and assist those affected by the two earthquakes measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 that struck on June 24, the teleSUR reported.

    Jun 26, 2026 09:00 PM IST
    3 members of family rescued alive from rubble | WATCH

    WATCH | Three members of the same family were rescued alive from the rubble of a seven-story building that collapsed following the earthquake in Venezuela.

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    Jun 26, 2026 08:31 PM IST
    Power outage delays restart of ports and oil facilities in quake-hit Venezuela

    A power transmission line outage in Venezuela's central region is slowing the restart of port operations, crude oil refining and petrochemical facilities following the devastating earthquakes, according to sources cited by Reuters.

    Jun 26, 2026 06:58 PM IST
    Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to around 589, interim president Rodriguez says

    The death toll from two back-to-back earthquakes ⁠in ​Venezuela has risen ​to ​around 589 with ⁠close to 3,000 ‌people injured, interim president Delcy Rodriguez ⁠said ⁠on Friday.

    She ⁠also ‌said that ​the ‌government has decided ‌to ​militarize the ​state ​of La ​Guaira after ⁠the earthquakes. Reuters

    Jun 26, 2026 05:36 PM IST
    India launches Operation Amistad, deploys Army medical team to aid earthquake-hit Venezuela

    India has launched Operation Amistad to provide humanitarian assistance to Venezuela following the devastating earthquake that struck the country's northern region. As part of the mission, a 41-member medical contingent from the Indian Army's 60 Para Field Hospital, including nine medical officers, departed aboard two Indian Air Force aircraft.

    The team is equipped to provide emergency medical care, trauma management, surgical services and critical care, and is carrying nearly six tonnes of medical supplies and humanitarian aid.

    Among the key assets being deployed is the indigenously developed BHISHM Cube under India's Aarogya Maitri Project. The rapidly deployable modular field hospital is capable of delivering advanced trauma care, emergency surgeries and intensive care for up to 200 patients.

    The Indian Army in a statement said the mission reflects the country's commitment to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, guided by the principle of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" (The World Is One Family), as it extends support and solidarity to the people of Venezuela during the ongoing crisis.

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    Jun 26, 2026 05:30 PM IST
    Colombia dispatches 63-member team to assist Venezuela in rescue operations

    Colombia has dispatched a 63-member USAR-COL team to Venezuela to assist in rescue operations following the devastating earthquakes. The contingent includes personnel from the Colombian Army, Navy, National Police, Civil Defense and the National Firefighters, and is carrying more than 12 tonnes of specialised rescue equipment.

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    Jun 26, 2026 05:13 PM IST
    Delcy Rodriguez thanks Elon Musk, Starlink for free connectivity

    Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez thanks Elon Musk and Starlink for supporting those affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela with free connectivity. "Every connection counts during times like these," she said.

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    Jun 26, 2026 05:10 PM IST
    Mexican rescue team reaches Venezuela

    Rescue personnel from Mexico arrived in Venezuela, Acting President Delcy Rodriguez informed in a post on X. She added that the team has come along with supplies to support the "search efforts for survivors and the care of families affected by the earthquakes".

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    Jun 26, 2026 04:57 PM IST
    Xi Jinping extends condolences to Venezuela

    Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended his condolences to Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez following the devastating earthquakes that struck the country, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported.

    Jun 26, 2026 04:21 PM IST
    Spain confirms 2 citizens killed, 80 missing after Venezuela earthquakes

    Spain's Foreign Ministry has confirmed that two Spanish nationals were killed in the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela, while around 80 others remain unaccounted for, the BBC reported.

    According to Spanish media, citing family sources, one of the victims has been identified as 65-year-old Alazne Solabarrieta Lecea, who was born in Caracas. Reports say she was the granddaughter of José María Solabarrieta, the former mayor of the Basque town of Ondarroa during Spain's Second Republic, who later went into exile in Venezuela.

    Spanish media also reported that her husband, Luis María Olalde Quintela, was injured in the earthquake and is recovering in hospital. Spanish authorities have not officially confirmed the identities of those who died, the BBC report said.

    Jun 26, 2026 04:11 PM IST
    Rescuers pull out woman alive from rubble

    Rescuers pull out a woman alive from the rubble after the powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Caracas | WATCH

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    Jun 26, 2026 04:03 PM IST
    International rescue dog teams deployed to Venezuela as search for survivors continues

    Six search-and-rescue teams made up of specially trained dogs and their handlers are being deployed to Venezuela to assist in locating survivors trapped beneath rubble following the devastating earthquakes, a spokesperson for the International Search and Rescue Dog Organisation (IRO) reportedly told the BBC.

    Nicola Puchelt said the first 72 hours after a disaster are critical for rescue efforts but stressed that there is "always hope" of finding people alive even several days later, the BBC reported.

    Jun 26, 2026 03:49 PM IST
    Android alert saves the day: Man manages to evacuate with daughter 10 seconds before quake

    A clip which has surfaced on social media shows a man managing to evacuate their house along with his daughter at least 10 seconds before the earthquake hit Venezuela. Polianalitica, which shared the clip, said the man received an Android alert ahead of the earthquake.

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    Jun 26, 2026 03:26 PM IST
    Video shows woman giving birth in rubble

    A video, which has now gone viral, shows a woman giving birth in the rubble even as rescue operations continue in Venezuela.

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    Jun 26, 2026 03:05 PM IST
    'Operation Amistad underway': India dispatches relief, medical aid to earthquake-hit Venezuela

    India has launched 'Operation Amistad' to support earthquake-hit Venezuela, with two Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft carrying a field hospital unit and more than 35 tonnes of relief supplies, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced on Friday.

    In a post on X, announcing the operation, Jaishankar said, "Operation Amistad underway! Two @IAF_MCC C17s took-off today for Venezuela with urgent assistance to support their post-earthquake relief efforts." https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar/status/2070424891841454113 The relief mission includes an Indian Army Field Hospital Unit and over 35 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, including medicines, medical equipment and two BHISHM Cubes, designed to provide rapid emergency medical support in disaster situations. ANI

    Jun 26, 2026 02:38 PM IST
    Venezuela earthquake survivors receive food aid

    According to the World Central Kitchen, one of its restaurant partners in Venezuela has delivered meals to the residents of Boca de Aroa as a relief effort to the people affected by the earthquake.

    Jun 26, 2026 01:40 PM IST
    Türkiye to send search-and-rescue teams, humanitarian aid rescue aircraft

    Turkiye's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority, known as AFAD, announced that it will send two military aircraft carrying search-and-rescue teams and humanitarian aid personnel to Venezuela.

    Following consultations with the Turkish General Staff, an A-400M military transport aircraft was assigned to carry a 38-member AFAD search and rescue and humanitarian aid team drawn from Istanbul, Izmir, and Denizli. The aircraft will also transport a five-member National Medical Rescue Team, a two-member Turkish Red Crescent humanitarian aid team, two search dogs, and three fully equipped search and rescue vehicles.

    The National Defence Ministry also decided to dispatch a second A-400M military transport aircraft carrying a 22-member Humanitarian Aid Brigade team along with its equipment.

    Both aircraft are scheduled to depart from Istanbul Ataturk Airport at 11:15 am local time on Friday, AFAD said.

    Jun 26, 2026 01:24 PM IST
    2 Spanish nationals among Venezuela earthquakes victims

    The deaths of two Spanish nationals were confirmed by their relatives, Spain's foreign ministry said on Friday, without providing further details.

    The ministry also said that 80 Spanish nationals remained unaccounted for.

    Jun 26, 2026 01:14 PM IST
    US Army official reaches Venezuela

    US Marine Corps Major General Kevin J. Jarrard arrived in Caracas, Venezuela, to oversee Department of War support for earthquake relief efforts, according to the US Southern Command, which is responsible for military operations across Latin America and the Caribbean.

    SOUTHCOM is supporting relief operations led by the State Department, with Jarrard serving as the senior SOUTHCOM official on the ground. The command confirmed in a statement on X that the interim government of Venezuela had formally requested US support following the earthquakes.

    "The interim Government of Venezuela formally requested U.S. support following the earthquakes," the statement said.

    Jun 26, 2026 01:10 PM IST
    US grants temporary sanctions on Venezuela to allow aid

    The US Department of the Treasury announced on Thursday that it will allow all transactions with Venezuela related to earthquake relief efforts.

    The partial and temporary easing of restrictions has been authorised by the Office of Foreign Assets Control and will remain in effect from June 26 through October 23 only.

    Jun 26, 2026 12:17 PM IST
    Starlink to provide 1-month free internet in areas worst affected by Venezuela earthquake

    Elon Musk's satellite internet network Starlink has said it will provide free internet services to those impacted most by the Venezuela earthquake. On Friday, the company said: "For those impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, Starlink is providing free service through July 25 to new and existing customers. We’re also working to rapidly deploy Starlink terminals and restore connectivity to the hardest-hit areas."

    Jun 26, 2026 09:39 AM IST
    Search for survivors intensifies after Venezuela quakes

    Rescue teams are racing against time to find survivors after powerful earthquakes killed at least 235 people in Venezuela. Recovery efforts remain hampered, with bodies still trapped beneath collapsed buildings hours after the disaster, while some injured victims died before rescuers could reach them.

    (AP Inputs)

    Jun 26, 2026 08:01 AM IST
    International rescue teams head to quake-hit Venezuela

    Offers of support have poured in from around the world, with Switzerland, Chile, El Salvador, Mexico, Spain, France and Portugal dispatching specialist search-and-rescue teams to Venezuela. The US has also announced the deployment of two warships, transport aircraft and helicopters, along with $150 million in humanitarian aid, to support relief operations.

    (AP)

    Jun 26, 2026 07:57 AM IST
    Venezuela quakes death toll rises to 235: Health Ministry

    The ⁠death ⁠toll from the back-to-back quakes in Venezuela has ⁠risen to around 235, Health Minister Carlos ‌Alvarado said.

    “We’ve unfortunately ⁠received about 235 ⁠patients who arrive without vital ⁠signs or ⁠who pass ⁠away as they’re arriving at ‌our health centres,” Alvarado said in an interview with state television.

    Jun 26, 2026 05:57 AM IST
    Starlink to provide free internet access to Venezuela users after earthquakes

    Starlink, the satellite internet unit of Elon Musk's SpaceX, ⁠said ​on Thursday it ​will provide free ​services ⁠to its users in ‌Venezuela for a month, after two earthquakes ⁠hit ⁠the South ⁠American ‌nation.

    The company ​is ‌also working to "rapidly ‌deploy ​Starlink terminals ​and ​restore connectivity to ​the hardest-hit ⁠areas," Starlink said on ‌X.

    Jun 26, 2026 05:55 AM IST
    US authorizes transactions related to Venezuela earthquake relief

    The US ⁠Treasury ​on ​Thursday ​issued ⁠a license authorizing ‌transactions ⁠related ⁠to ⁠earthquake ‌relief efforts ​in Venezuela ‌that ‌would ​have ​been ​banned ​under ⁠sanctions into October, reported by Reuters.

    Jun 26, 2026 05:50 AM IST
    Trump reiterates that US will help relief efforts following Venezuelan earthquakes

    President Donald Trump on Thursday pledged US support for Venezuela after a pair of earthquakes killed at least 188 people, telling farmers in the Rose Garden, “We’re going to help them with their big, tremendous earthquake last night,” and adding in a Truth Social post late Wednesday, “The USA stands ready, willing, and able to help! I have instructed all agencies of our government to get ready to move quickly.”

    Jun 26, 2026 05:21 AM IST
    Brazil’s Lula pledges more than 9 tonnes of equipment for Venezuela

    Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said he spoke by phone with his Venezuelan counterpart, Delcy Rodriguez.

    He joined several world leaders in pledging support following the earthquakes.

    On Friday, he said, Brazil will send a search-and-rescue team to assist with recovery efforts in the neighbouring country. The team will include 36 firefighters, four experts from Brazil’s telecommunications agency, and four technicians from the National Civil Defence.

    “With them will go nine tonnes of equipment to assist in the search and rescue of victims,” Lula said in a social media post.

    “On Saturday, we will send another flight with equipment for setting up a field hospital, one hundred solar-powered water purifiers, medications, and medical supplies for surgeries. We will continue to monitor the progress of the rescue operations for the victims in order to provide all necessary support to our Venezuelan brothers and sisters.”

    Jun 26, 2026 05:11 AM IST
    Mexico dispatches medical personnel and rescue workers to Venezuela

    Mexico’s president has expressed solidarity with Venezuelans following Wednesday’s earthquakes.

    Claudia Sheinbaum has announced that medical personnel and rescue workers have been dispatched to Venezuela to assist with emergency response efforts.

    Venezuela was already grappling with a prolonged economic crisis when the earthquakes struck. Years of financial turmoil, high inflation and sanctions have pushed the country’s economy to the brink, prompting questions about the country’s ability to respond to a disaster of this scale.

    “We stand in solidarity with the people of Venezuela,” Sheinbaum said in a statement, calling the South American country a “sister nation”.

    Jun 26, 2026 04:51 AM IST
    Many Venezuelans appeal to digital citizen search initiatives

    Within hours of the earthquakes, alongside the official rescue operations, several unofficial websites quickly came into life for desperate relatives to host pictures of their missing loved ones.

    One of the most widely used is the website “Desaparecidos Terremoto Venezuela” translated as Missing Persons Earthquake Venezuela, that was created by volunteers to help people search for the missing after the devastating quakes.

    Another website, called “Venezuela Te Busca” or Venezuela Searches For You, allows users to report a missing person’s name, age, gender, location and picture. It also includes a search feature to locate missing reports in the registry.

    Jun 26, 2026 04:37 AM IST
    Images out of Venezuela are showing the scale of destruction

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    Jun 26, 2026 04:32 AM IST
    US Defense Secretary Hegseth pledges aid from Trump administration

    The United States has taken an active interest in Venezuela’s governance since its January 3 military operation to abduct and imprison its then-president, Nicolas Maduro.

    In the months since, the administration of President Donald Trump has overseen Venezuela’s oil exports and pressed Venezuela for reforms to its nationalised energy and mining sectors.

    Several high-level military and cabinet figures have also visited the country.

    In the wake of Wednesday’s deadly earthquakes, Trump’s Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth promised to mobilise resources from the Pentagon and the US State Department to aid the administration’s “friends” in Venezuela.

    “Our mission is clear: save lives and rapidly deliver critical aid where it is most needed,” Hegseth wrote on social media.

    Jun 26, 2026 04:30 AM IST
    US pledges $150 million in aid to Venezuela

    The US will provide $150 million in aid to Venezuela following Wednesday’s devastating earthquakes, the State Department announced.

    It pledged a $100 million contribution to a UN humanitarian fund for Venezuela and $50 million to aid organizations already working in the country.

    The US Defense Department will also provide aircraft to assess damage, find injured victims and deliver life-saving assistance, the State Department added.

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio said earlier that the US was deploying search and rescue teams from Fairfax County, Virginia, and Los Angeles. A Disaster Assistance Response Team is also being deployed to provide expertise on disaster response.

    Jun 25, 2026 11:43 PM IST
    Death toll from Venezuela earthquake rises to 188, over 1,500 injured: President Rodriguez

    The death toll from the two earthquakes that hit Venezuela on Thursday has risen to 188, with 1,520 people wounded and another 200 people still trapped under the rubble, said the country's acting President Delcy Rodríguez.

    Jun 25, 2026 10:34 PM IST
    UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk expresses solidarity with Venezuela

    The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has expressed his condolences and support for the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that caused widespread destruction and loss of life. Joining a growing number of international leaders and organizations, Türk offered solidarity to those affected by the disaster.

    In a statement posted on social media, Türk said his thoughts were with the families of those killed and injured in the earthquakes. He also voiced hope that the Venezuelan people would draw on their resilience as they confront the aftermath of the tragedy and begin the long process of recovery and rebuilding.

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    Jun 25, 2026 09:47 PM IST
    Video shows miracle rescue of 3 children from rubble

    Rescue teams raced on Thursday to areas hardest hit by a pair of earthquakes in Venezuela, as at least 164 people were killed and nearly 1,000 were injured. A footage on state TV later showed rescuers pulling three children alive from the rubble in La Guaira state.

    Watch the video here

    Jun 25, 2026 09:27 PM IST
    Pope Leo sends €100,000 donation to Venezuela

    Pope Leo has approved an initial emergency donation of €100,000 to support relief efforts in Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that have claimed at least 164 lives and caused extensive damage across the country.

    The contribution comes as rescue teams continue searching for survivors amid widespread destruction.

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    Jun 25, 2026 08:57 PM IST
    Over 11,000 reported missing after Venezuela earthquakes

    Search-and-rescue efforts continue across Venezuela's capital, Caracas, as authorities and volunteers work to locate people affected by the devastating earthquakes. According to Al Jazeera, a Venezuelan opposition group launched an online platform allowing residents to report missing relatives amid the ongoing emergency.

    The group said more than 11,000 people have been reported missing so far. However, the figure represents only cases submitted by individuals who were able to access the internet and report missing loved ones to authorities.

    Jun 25, 2026 08:47 PM IST
    IMF says working with Venezuelan authorities as they assess needs after earthquakes

    The International Monetary Fund said it was monitoring developments in Venezuela after two powerful ⁠earthquakes ​hit the country, with thousands feared dead, ​and would ​remain engaged ⁠with Venezuelan authorities as they ‌assessed their needs.

    IMF spokeswoman Julie Kozack told reporters that the global lender ⁠was ⁠not involved in the ⁠debt restructuring ‌announced ​by Venezuela, but ‌remained in contact with ‌authorities there ​on ​the country's ​macroeconomic outlook.

    She said the ​IMF stood ⁠ready to assist with the debt restructuring ‌as ⁠needed. Reuters

    Jun 25, 2026 08:15 PM IST
    US search and rescue teams from Fairfax Country, LA being deployed to Venezuela: Marco Rubio

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says US search and rescue teams from Fairfax County and Los Angeles are being deployed to Venezuela. The damaged airport will require Department of War assets for access, and the US is providing overhead imagery of coastal areas with limited visibility, Rubio added.

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    Jun 25, 2026 07:52 PM IST
    Fully mobilised to support people of Venezuela: UN Humanitarian chief

    In a statement, UN Humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said, “We are fully mobilised to support the people of Venezuela following the deadly and devastating earthquakes that hit the country yesterday.”

    According to Fletcher, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is coordinating the rapid deployment of Urban Search and Rescue Teams from across the international community through the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group. “I am surging a rapid response team to reinforce the OCHA team in country,” Fletcher added.

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    Jun 25, 2026 07:43 PM IST
    VISUALS | 3 children rescued from collapsed building in La Guaira

    Watch | Rescue teams pull out three children from a building that collapsed in the twin earthquakes, in Venezuela's La Guaira.

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    Jun 25, 2026 07:32 PM IST
    Kids, alive, pulled out of rubble in La Guaira

    Footage on state TV showed three children, covered in dust but alive, pulled from the rubble in La Guaira state, which Acting President Delcy Rodriguez described as a "disaster zone" and one of the areas hardest hit by the quakes because of the large number of collapsed buildings.

    "Dozens of buildings have collapsed there ... and we are currently carrying out intensive rescue operations to save lives," Rodriguez said.

    Jun 25, 2026 07:06 PM IST
    Venezuela's state-run CANTV offers free services for 48 hours

    The state company CANTV (Compañía Anónima Nacional Teléfonos de Venezuela) said it will offer its internet, fixed telephone and television services free of charge for 48 hours, the BBC reported.

    Jun 25, 2026 06:55 PM IST
    Petrochemical complex in Venezuela restarting following quake, firefighters say

    Venezuela's Moron Petrochemical Complex, the country's second largest in operation, was restarting ⁠on ​Thursday after a preventive shutdown due to ​quakes that ​affected the ⁠area, leaving infrastructure damages, the ‌chief of firefighters in that area said.

    Workers from the complex had ⁠been ⁠told not to come ⁠in while an ‌initial ​assessment on ‌damages was conducted, sources ‌from that ​center ​had ​said earlier, adding that ​a leak from ⁠a storage tank had been detected ‌on ⁠Wednesday. Reuters

    Jun 25, 2026 06:53 PM IST
    5 key developments you should know

    Venezuela is grappling with its deadliest earthquake disaster in decades after twin powerful earthquakes struck within seconds of each other, flattening buildings around Caracas, killing at least 164 people and leaving hundreds trapped beneath rubble.

    A quake of magnitude 7.2 hit around 160 km (100 miles) west of Caracas, followed by an even stronger quake less than a minute later, the largest to hit the country in more than a century, news agency Reuters reported, citing the US Geological Survey.

    Here are five key developments from Venezuela.

    Jun 25, 2026 06:40 PM IST
    Access to X restored in Venezuela after earthquakes, says report

    Internet users across Venezuela have reportedly regained access to X following the earthquakes that struck the country, according to BBC News Mundo. The social media platform had been blocked under a government order since August 2024, limiting access for Venezuelan users.

    Accounts that monitor internet censorship and digital restrictions reported that the block appears to have been lifted by major internet and mobile service providers, including CANTV, Thundernet, Digitel and Movistar, the BBC reported.

    The Venezuelan government has not officially confirmed the change.

    This comes hours after the United Nations' Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela urged the country's telecommunications regulator to fully restore access to social media platforms and news outlets so citizens could obtain critical information during the emergency.

    Jun 25, 2026 06:34 PM IST
    Rescue operations continue in Altamira, Caracas | WATCH

    The teleSUR TV, pan-Latin American news network, shares visuals of rescue operations in Altamira, Caracas. According to the outlet, operations are progressing swiftly following the earthquakes that struck Venezuela.

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    Jun 25, 2026 06:26 PM IST
    Venezuela activates public health centres

    The Venezuelan government announced that all public health centers across the country have been placed on alert and activated to assist people affected by the powerful earthquake that struck the country. Through the Ministry of People’s Power for Health and the National Public Health System, authorities said special attention is being focused on the hardest-hit areas, including the Capital District and the states of La Guaira, Miranda, Aragua, Carabobo and Falcon.

    Jun 25, 2026 06:21 PM IST
    'Matter of life and death': UN Human Rights council urges Venezuela to unblock social media access

    The United Nations International Fact-Finding Mission on Thursday urged Venezuela to "fully unblock access to social media and all media outlets". The mission, a part of the UN Human Rights council, said, "In the coming hours and days, access to information will be a matter of life and death. There can be no excuse for failing to do so immediately."

    Jun 25, 2026 06:15 PM IST
    Putin offers support to 'friendly Venezuelan people'

    Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday expressed solidarity and offered support to Venezuela. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs took to X and informed, "President Putin expressed condolences to @delcyrodriguezv (Active President of Venezuela Delcy Rodriguez) over the tragic consequences of the devastating earthquake in Venezuela."

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    Jun 25, 2026 05:39 PM IST
    Spain offers military support to Venezuela

    Spain's Defence Ministry said a team of 54 military rescuers is on standby to assist Venezuela following the devastating twin earthquakes. In a post on X, the ministry said the deployment includes specially trained search-and-rescue dogs along with advanced equipment such as rescue cameras and geophones used to detect signs of life beneath rubble.

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    Jun 25, 2026 05:18 PM IST
    US deploying rescue teams, military assets in Venezuela: Marco Rubio

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States has already deployed search-and-rescue teams to assist with emergency operations. He added that, with Venezuela’s airport severely damaged, the US Department of Defense will send additional assets to support relief efforts. Rubio also said the US government will provide overhead imagery to help authorities assess the extent of the destruction, particularly in hard-hit coastal regions.

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    Jun 25, 2026 04:54 PM IST
    Erdogan condoles deaths in Venezuela

    Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan extended his "condolences and wishes for a speedy recovery to the friendly people and government of Venezuela".

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    Jun 25, 2026 04:46 PM IST
    IN PICS: People pushed outdoors as earthquakes tear down their homes

    Photos from Venezuela show people living outdoors as twin earthquakes render then homeless while firefighters continue rescue operations.

    People stay outside their homes after the twin earthquakes in Caracas, Venezuela, on Wednesday. (AP Photo)

    A firefighter rescues a dog from a building that collapsed after an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela, on Wednesday. (AP/PTI)

    Rescue workers search through the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela, on Thursday. (AP Photo)

    Jun 25, 2026 04:31 PM IST
    Marco Rubio expresses solidarity with Venezuela after devastating earthquakes

    Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez said she held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who conveyed his solidarity and support for the Venezuelan people following the devastating earthquakes. In a post on social media, Rodriguez said Rubio expressed his backing for the nation as it grapples with the aftermath of the disaster and the ongoing recovery efforts.

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    Jun 25, 2026 04:24 PM IST
    Caracass Stock Exchange suspends trading

    Trading has been suspended following the two powerful earthquakes, the Caracass Stock Exchange said in a statement.

    Meanwhile, Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez has announced the creation of an initial $200 million reconstruction fund, financed through resources from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), to support the rebuilding of damaged infrastructure, hospitals and housing.

    Rodriguez also said that around 30 aftershocks have been recorded since the two major earthquakes struck on Wednesday.

    Jun 25, 2026 04:21 PM IST
    What exiled leader Maria Corina Machado said

    Exiled Venezuelan leader María Corina Machado in a post on X called for "solidarity and mobilization from all Venezuelans". She added, "The emergency is critical, the pain is infinite; every hour counts."

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    Jun 25, 2026 04:15 PM IST
    164 dead, 971 injured; Delcy Rodriguez calls La Guaira 'disaster zone'

    At least 164 people have died and 971 were injured after a pair of powerful quakes rocked Venezuela, Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Thursday.

    Wednesday evening’s 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century and could be felt throughout the region.

    Buildings were evacuated in places as far away as Brazil’s Amazon, about 1,700 kilometers (1,050 miles) from Venezuela’s capital, Caracas.

    Footage on state TV showed three children, covered in dust but alive, pulled from the rubble in La Guaira state, which Rodríguez described as a “disaster zone” and one of the areas hardest hit by the quakes because of the large number of collapsed buildings. AP

    Jun 25, 2026 04:13 PM IST
    $200 ⁠million ‌fund to be created to rebuild infrastructure, says President Rodriguez

    Hours after two devastating earthquakes hit Venezuela, acting President Delcy Rodriguez announced that ⁠an ⁠initial fund of $200 ⁠million ‌will ​be created using ‌resources from the ‌International ​Monetary ​Fund ​to rebuild infrastructure, ​hospitals and housing.

    Meanwhile, the death toll has climbed to 164 and another 971 are said to be injured.

    Jun 25, 2026 04:06 PM IST
    Authorities from other parts of Venezuela being shifted to La Guaira, says Delcy Rodriguez

    Venezuela Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said authorities were shifting rescue teams from other parts of the country to La Guaira, which sits north of Caracas on the coast. She said officials were trying to make the most of the daylight hours to speed up efforts to rescue people believed to remain trapped under the rubble.“Dozens of buildings have collapsed there ... and we are currently carrying out intensive rescue operations to save lives,” Rodríguez said. Reuters

    Jun 25, 2026 03:44 PM IST
    Why Venezuela’s doublet earthquakes were so destructive

    Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez on Wednesday (June 25) announced a state of emergency after Caracas was hit by two earthquakes 39 seconds apart, saying at least 32 people were killed and 700 were injured.

    According to the USGS, the stronger magnitude 7.5 earthquake resulted from shallow strike-slip faulting near the boundary between the two plates, where rocks move horizontally along a fault.

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    Jun 25, 2026 03:36 PM IST
    Venezuelan acting President thanks PM Modi for support

    Venezuela acting President Delcy Rodriguez thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India's support. Reposting Modi's X post, Rodriguez wrote, "The solidarity expressed by India is in keeping with the spirit of cooperation between our peoples in times of difficulty. We acknowledge these expressions of international support and are grateful for the expressions of solidarity we have received."

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    Jun 25, 2026 03:34 PM IST
    Venezuela President thanks Erdogan, people of Turkey

    Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez thanks Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkish people for "their heartfelt words of solidarity with Venezuela", following the earthquakes, the Anandolu news agency reported.

    Jun 25, 2026 03:23 PM IST
    Global aid effort gathers pace after deadly earthquakes strike Venezuela

    Countries around the world are mobilising to support Venezuela following two deadly earthquakes that caused widespread devastation. India, China and the United States have all offered assistance as the international response to the disaster continues to grow, the France 24 reported.

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington would immediately deploy rescue teams and humanitarian aid to assist those affected. The coordinated relief effort comes as emergency responders work to assess the damage and provide support to communities impacted by the twin earthquakes.

    Jun 25, 2026 03:04 PM IST
    A look at what Trump said on helping Venezuela

    After two major earthquakes hit Venezuela, US President Donald Trump said, "The U.S.A. stands ready, willing, and able to help! I have instructed all agencies of our government to get ready to move quickly."

    Jun 25, 2026 03:00 PM IST
    Clip shows damage in Venezuela

    Clip captures damage to buildings after massive earthquakes struck Venezuela.

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    Jun 25, 2026 02:18 PM IST
    France to also extended its support for the Venezuela people

    French President Emmanuel Macron extended his thoughts and support to the Venezuelan people, saying he offered his deepest solidarity to the victims, their families, and all those working on the ground in the aftermath of the disaster.

    He said," Thoughts and support for the Venezuelan people following the earthquake that struck the country. I extend all my solidarity to the victims, their loved ones, and those mobilized on the ground". (Translated )

    Jun 25, 2026 01:20 PM IST
    Columns of dust, buildings cracking: Video of moments when earthquakes struck Venezuela

    A video from the moment when the earthquakes hit Venezuela shows columns of dust blurring the surroundings as the buildings start cracking and crumbling. People were seen rushing out of the structures in panic.

    Jun 25, 2026 01:14 PM IST
    China will assist Venezuela after earthquake, says foreign ministry

    China said it will do whatever it can ⁠to help ​Venezuela after two powerful ​earthquakes ​struck the ⁠South American country, the ‌Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday.

    No ⁠Chinese ‌casualties or ​injuries ‌have been reported so far, ministry ‌spokesperson ​Guo ​Jiakun ​said at ​a press conference ⁠in Beijing.

    Jun 25, 2026 12:19 PM IST
    Almost every building collapsed in this region of Venezuela

    Footage from one of the main boulevards of La Guaira after the earthquake in Venezuela. Almost every building collapsed.

    Jun 25, 2026 12:16 PM IST
    Several countries offer to help after twin earthquakes devastates Venezuela

    Apart from India and the US, various other governments, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, Panama, and Uruguay, offered to help.

    Jun 25, 2026 11:56 AM IST
    PM Modi expresses grief, says ready to extend all support

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences over the tragedy that hit Venezuela. He also promised to extend all possible support to the nation.

    "Deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the severe earthquakes in Venezuela. On behalf of the people of India, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Venezuela, especially to the families who have lost their loved ones. We pray for the speedy recovery of those injured and stand in solidarity with all those affected during this difficult time. India stands ready to extend all possible assistance." he wrote on X

    Jun 25, 2026 11:31 AM IST
    Visuals from the rescue operations in Venezuela after earthquakes

    Visuals from the rescue operations in Venezuela. (AP Photos)

    Jun 25, 2026 11:23 AM IST
    US is deploying search teams, humanitarian aid to Venezuela

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US is deploying search teams, medical resources, and humanitarian aid to Venezuela, AP reported.

    Jun 25, 2026 11:18 AM IST
    At least 32 killed, hundreds injured as back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela

    At least 32 people were killed and hundreds injured in Venezuela after two back-to-back powerful earthquakes rocked the country on Wednesday evening. A state of emeregency was announced after the twin quakes and about a dozen aftershocks jolted several states, collapsing several buildings in the capital city of Caracas and elsewhere.

    Jun 25, 2026 09:42 AM IST
    Venezuela earthquakes left devastating number of deaths: Trump

    US President Donald Trump said the US stands ready to help Venezuela. "The USA stands ready, willing, and able to help Venezuela. I have instructed all our government agencies to get ready to move quickly."

    He went on to say that the early reports emerging from Venezuela are not good and the quakes have left "a devastating number of deaths".

    Jun 25, 2026 09:29 AM IST
    Venezuela's oil ‌infrastructure did not appear to be affected by ​earthquakes

    Venezuela's oil ‌infrastructure did not immediately appear to be affected by ​the jolts.

    Civil protection authorities in Maracaibo, near the oil hub of Lake Maracaibo, said there were no injuries reported.

    One source noted that extended loss of power could hit crude output levels. ⁠Venezuela's oil ministry, state-run oil company PDVSA and its main foreign partner, Chevron, did not immediately comment on the situation.

    Jun 25, 2026 08:53 AM IST
    'Taking care of everything': Venezuela government ensures rescue and relief operations after deadly earthquake

    Interim President Delcy Rodriguez said, "We extend our condolences to those who have unfortunately suffered the loss of a family member."

    Eyewitnesses and local authorities have reported collapsed buildings, rescues, and an increasing number of injured.

    “We have buildings, homes, and houses which have collapsed, and we are taking care of things with everything we have available in terms of security, civil assistance," Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said on state television.

    Jun 25, 2026 08:22 AM IST
    Weeping, yet lending hands: Visuals from evacuations after Venezuela earthquakes

    As two consecutive earthquakes devastated Venezuela, people evacuated their residences. Several buildings crumbled as the earthquakes hit the cities in an interval of a few seconds.

    Residents console a man outside their homes after successive earthquakes, in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo)

    Neighbours help a man evacuate his damaged home after an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo)

    Jun 25, 2026 08:13 AM IST
    Airport closed, classes canceled after Venezuela earthquakes jolt states

    At a news conference, President Rodríguez said Venezuela's Maiquetía Airport has been closed, and classes have been cancelled after earthquakes devastated several states across the country.

    Jun 25, 2026 08:10 AM IST
    USGS estimates deth toll of 10,000 to 100,000 in Venezuela earthquakes

    "High casualties and extensive damage are probable, and the disaster is likely widespread," the USGS said, initially estimating the death toll would most likely range from 10,000 to 100,000.

    Jun 25, 2026 07:58 AM IST
    Rescue workers at work at a Venezuela earthquake site

    Rescue workers search through rubble after an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela. (AP Photo)

    Jun 25, 2026 07:53 AM IST
    Satellite image shows the epicentre of the earthquakes in Venezuela

    A satellite image shows the epicentre of the earthquakes in Venezuela. (Source: USGS)

    Jun 25, 2026 07:50 AM IST
    Several buildings damaged in Venezuela

    Footage shows heavy damage to several buildings.

    Jun 25, 2026 07:45 AM IST
    Videos from the moments of Venezuela earthquake

    Two strong earthquakes, separated by just a few seconds, aggravated the destructive impact in Venezuela.

    Jun 25, 2026 07:36 AM IST
    Venezuela’s president Delcy Rodríguez declares state of emergency after 2 back-to-back quakes

    Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez has declared a state of emergency after two powerful back-to-back ⁠earthquakes ​and almost two dozen aftershocks rocked the country country, ​collapsing ​buildings in ⁠the capital city of Caracas and elsewhere.

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