Venezuela EarthquakesDeath Toll Rises To 589, Nearly 3,000 Injured

Venezuela Earthquakes Death Toll Rises to 589, Nearly 3,000 Injured

The number of people killed in two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 589, with 2,980 injured, according to acting President Delcy Rodríguez. The twin earthquakes, which struck within seconds of each other, have caused widespread destruction across northern Venezuela, flattening buildings and overwhelming emergency response efforts. Authorities say rescue operations are still ongoing as teams search through collapsed structures for survivors. Thousands of people are believed to still be missing, and the casualty figures are expected to rise further as more areas are reached. International media reports confirm that the quakes have left entire neighborhoods in ruins, with hospitals and emergency services operating beyond capacity. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has declared a state of emergency and ordered military and rescue units to support relief operations. She also announced reconstruction and humanitarian funding measures aimed at restoring damaged infrastructure. Foreign rescue teams from multiple countries have begun arriving to assist with search-and rescue operations and medical aid distributions. The earthquakes estimated at magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 — are among the strongest to hit Venezuela in over a century. Entire buildings collapsed in several cities, particularly in coastal and urban areas, leaving thousands homeless and disrupting communications and transport systems.

Officials warn that the death toll could continue to increase significantly as emergency crews reach more remote and heavily damaged areas. Assessments of the full scale of destruction are still underway.