# Venezuela earthquake aftermath

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/venezuela-earthquake-aftermath
> Updated: 2026-08-06T21:18:31.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 3.

In late July 2026 the U.S. Geological Survey refined the location of the June 24 magnitude‑7.5 quake near La Guaira, confirming a twin shock (7.2 then 7.5) that killed more than 6,100 people and left thousands missing. The interim government opened the disaster zone to rescue teams from the United States, Israel, Guyana and El Salvador, while the United Nations coordinated aid. By mid‑July over 346,000 tonnes of debris had been cleared and tens of thousands received medical care; a week later minor tremors prompted revisions to seismic‑resistant building codes in Lara state.

An early‑August bulletin raised the official death toll to 6,125, added 579 new fatalities, and reported that 60,992 people had received medical treatment. The quake affected 43,679 households; 346,755 tonnes of rubble have now been removed and 287 new homes delivered to families. UN officials note that missing‑person estimates have fallen to roughly 10,000, though authorities have not confirmed a figure. Volunteers continue searching collapsed structures. The World Bank estimates direct physical damage at about $19.6 billion, threatening long‑term recovery. Despite the devastation, the port of La Guaira remains operational and the nationalization of imported goods continues.

## Claims

- Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on 24 June 2026 near La Guaira. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The official death toll was updated to 6,125. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- 60,992 people have received medical care since the earthquakes. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- 346,755 tonnes of debris have been cleared from the affected zones. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The UN initially estimated over 50,000 people missing, later a diplomatic source said around 10,000 or more. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- 287 new homes have been delivered to families affected by the earthquakes. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The World Bank estimates direct physical damage at $19.6 billion. (single source)
- The port of La Guaira remains operational and the nationalization of imported goods has continued. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-06: Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 6,125 as rescue and rebuilding continue

Two magnitude‑7 quakes hit Venezuela on 24 June 2026, killing 6,125, leaving thousands missing, prompting international aid and a $19.6 bn damage estimate as reconstruction begins.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-earthquakes-kill-over-6000-and-leave-thousands-missing

### 2026-08-05: Venezuela's Barquisimeto area hit by two magnitude‑3 quakes; officials push seismic code upgrades

Two magnitude‑3 quakes struck Barquisimeto‑Cabudare on 6 Aug 2026; officials urge building inspections and updates to seismic codes to protect 1.5 million residents.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuelas-barquisimeto-area-hit-by-two-magnitude3-quakes-officials-push-seismic-code-upgrades

### 2026-07-29: USGS relocates epicenter of Venezuela's June 24 magnitude‑7.5 earthquake to near Catia La Mar

USGS moved the June 24, 2026 magnitude‑7.5 quake epicenter to 17 km west of Catia La Mar, Venezuela, keeping its magnitude and depth, after earlier misplacement in Yaracuy; the event was part of a destructive 7

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/usgs-relocates-epicenter-of-venezuelas-june-24-magnitude75-earthquake-to-near-catia-la-mar

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