The Venezuelan regime updated the death toll from the June 24 earthquakes to 4,829 on Wednesday, according to an official report shared by Jorge Rodríguez, the President of the National Assembly, on social media.
This government-released update also accounts for 16,740 injured, 6,462 people rescued alive, and 20,857 individuals housed in 106 temporary camps. Meanwhile, 17,907 remain homeless, and 128,324 families have received some form of assistance.
In terms of humanitarian response, the report highlights the distribution of 10,063 tons of food and over 24.2 million liters of water, with medical care provided to 34,872 patients.
The latest figures also note the deployment of 2,408 international rescuers, along with 30,989 personnel and 31,315 volunteers. Since the initial quakes, 1,284 aftershocks have been recorded.
These official numbers starkly contrast with independent estimates. The U.S. Geological Survey issued a Red Alert, suggesting there is a 42% chance that the actual death toll could range between 10,000 and 100,000 people.
The United Nations estimated up to 50,000 people might be missing under the rubble, a scenario described as "horrifyingly plausible" by Tom Fletcher, the organization's head of humanitarian aid, on June 27, 2026.
By June 29, the citizen platform "Find Them" reported over 71,000 people unaccounted for, a scale not acknowledged in the official report.
The seismic doublet commenced at approximately 6:04 PM local time, with the main quake, measuring 7.5 in magnitude, occurring near Yumare around 39 seconds later.
Devastation was primarily concentrated in La Guaira and Caracas, where 158 of the 190 buildings that completely collapsed nationwide were located along this coastal strip.
In one of the more striking revelations, NASA's NISAR satellite detected a surface displacement of up to 60 centimeters near Caracas' international airport.
Regarding reconstruction efforts, the United Nations Development Program estimated the material damages at approximately $6.7 billion, representing 6% of Venezuela's GDP, with the total impact potentially reaching between $10.05 billion and $20.1 billion.
Venezuela and the UN have launched a joint initiative to import prefabricated homes for those affected, with a financial gap currently assessed at $627 million.
Key Questions About the Venezuelan Earthquakes
How many people were injured in the Venezuelan earthquakes?
According to official reports, 16,740 people were injured as a result of the earthquakes.
What was the magnitude of the main earthquake in Venezuela?
The main earthquake in Venezuela measured 7.5 in magnitude.
How is Venezuela addressing the housing crisis caused by the earthquakes?
Venezuela, in collaboration with the UN, has initiated a plan to import prefabricated homes to accommodate those displaced by the disaster.