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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 18, 2026Miami-Dade

Venezuelan authorities confirm death toll from June 24 earthquakes rises to 6,438

The official death toll from the two earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on June 24 has increased to 6,438. This update follows the recovery of 137 additional bodies from debris over the past week.

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Why It Matters

The updated death toll provides the current official count of fatalities resulting from the seismic events that occurred on June 24 in northern Venezuela.

Key Facts

  • The official death toll from the June 24 earthquakes in northern Venezuela is now 6,438.
  • 137 additional bodies were recovered from debris in the seven days preceding the announcement.
  • The earthquakes occurred on June 24.

Who's Mentioned

locationLa Guaira“Coastal state most affected by the earthquakes.”personDelcy Rodríguez“Acting President of Venezuela.”locationVenezuela“The country where the earthquakes occurred.”other6,438“Total updated death toll.”other137“Number of bodies recovered in the last seven days.”locationCaracas“Capital city near the earthquake epicenter.”personJorge Rodríguez“President of the National Assembly who announced the updated figures.”