On June 24, 2026, two powerful earthquakes (magnitude 7.2 and 7.5) struck several regions of Venezuela, just 39 seconds apart, becoming one of the deadliest natural disasters in the country's recent history. The earthquakes caused widespread destruction across several states, with La Guaira and the Caracas Metropolitan Area among the hardest hit.
According to the latest official reports and humanitarian assessments, nearly 3,000 people have lost their lives, more than 16,000 have been injured, and tens of thousands remain missing or unaccounted for. Authorities have also reported 885 affected buildings, including 189 that collapsed completely, while humanitarian organizations continue to assess the full extent of the damage.
Beyond the physical destruction, the earthquakes struck a country that was already facing a prolonged humanitarian and economic crisis. Years of deteriorating infrastructure, shortages of medical supplies, and limited emergency response capacity have made recovery even more difficult for the affected communities. As a result, support from Venezuelans around the world and from the international community has become essential to help families access medicines, hygiene products, medical supplies, food, and other basic necessities.