NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainJuly 1, 2026Miami-Dade
Status Report: One Week After Venezuela Earthquakes
One week after two major earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, rescue efforts continue amidst a high casualty count and widespread infrastructure damage. The government has established 25 temporary camps for thousands of displaced residents as hospitals struggle to manage the influx of injured survivors.
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The disaster has resulted in 2,595 confirmed deaths, 12,400 injuries, and the displacement of 12,841 people, with an estimated 58,870 buildings damaged or destroyed.
Key Facts
- Two consecutive earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) occurred on June 24 at 6:04 p.m. with a 39-second interval.
- Official casualty count: 2,595 deaths, 12,400 injured, 12,841 displaced, and 50,000 missing.
- 6,462 people have been rescued to date.
- NASA estimates 58,870 buildings were damaged or destroyed.
- The government has set up 25 temporary camps: 13 in La Guaira, 8 in Caracas, 2 in Miranda, 1 in Carabobo, and 1 in Yaracuy.
- Hospitals report high rates of amputations among patients, with 60% of trauma cases requiring such procedures.
- The disaster is described as the most lethal in Venezuela in the last century, surpassing the 1967 earthquake that killed 245 people.
- Rescue operations are ongoing, including a notable rescue of a 3-year-old child after six days.
Who's Mentioned
locationLa Guaira“Most heavily affected coastal region.”locationVenezuela“Country affected by the earthquakes.”locationYaracuy“State where the earthquake epicenters were located.”locationHospital Miguel Pérez Carreño“Hospital in Caracas treating earthquake victims.”organizationNASA“Agency that provided satellite imagery for damage assessment.”locationCaracas“Capital city affected by the earthquakes.”personHernán Gil“Individual trapped under rubble in Catia La Mar.”organizationEFE“News agency reporting on the rescue efforts.”