> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.rapidreport.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Venezuela earthquake death toll exceeds 5,000 - URL: https://www.rapidreport.news/venezuela-earthquake-caracas/ - Published: 2026-06-24T23:59:17.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-17T20:44:23.000Z - Description: The death toll from the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela near Caracas has risen to 5,069 with rescue operations ongoing. - Author: Max Hadley - Tags: World, live, Live updates **Friday, July 17, 21:41 UTC** — Official death toll has crossed 5,000, per the latest update From officials. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/38/7b/387b3e88-7790-4c5e-97ae-1a3752209d62/content/images/2026/07/IMG_0278.jpeg) **Thursday, July 15, 21:51 UTC** — The death toll from the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela has risen to 4,930, officials said. --- **Tuesday. July 14, 21:54** Venezuela’s official earthquake death toll has risen to 4,734, up nearly 300 from the previous update, according to figures from Venezuelan officials. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/38/7b/387b3e88-7790-4c5e-97ae-1a3752209d62/content/images/2026/07/IMG_0261.png) **Monday, 13 July, 09:38** — The death toll from the twin powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4,490\. Number of people injured remains the same. Here’s our updated graphic. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/38/7b/387b3e88-7790-4c5e-97ae-1a3752209d62/content/images/2026/07/IMG_0231.png) Friday, July 11, 22:14 UTC — Venezuelan officials say the death toll from the earthquakes has hit 4,118\. We have prepared a graphic with the latest official information. > JUST IN: Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 4,118 [pic.twitter.com/aR1k6ZjX2b](https://t.co/aR1k6ZjX2b?ref=rapidreport.news) > > — Rapid Report (@RapidReport2025) [July 10, 2026](https://x.com/RapidReport2025/status/2075712561689841848?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=rapidreport.news) Sunday, July 5, 22:09 UTC — Death toll has officially crossed 3,000. > JUST IN: Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 3,342 [pic.twitter.com/TS6isXVqfh](https://t.co/TS6isXVqfh?ref=rapidreport.news) > > — Rapid Report (@RapidReport2025) [July 5, 2026](https://x.com/RapidReport2025/status/2073875490767552890?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=rapidreport.news) Saturday, July 4, 18:33 UTC — Latest update from the Venezuelan authorities puts the official death toll at 2,954 with 16,592 injured. > JUST IN: Venezuela earthquakes death toll hits 2,954 [pic.twitter.com/M9nuPr8W7f](https://t.co/M9nuPr8W7f?ref=rapidreport.news) > > — Rapid Report (@RapidReport2025) [July 4, 2026](https://x.com/RapidReport2025/status/2073475367881335026?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=rapidreport.news) Thursday, July 2, 00:57 UTC — The death toll from the twin powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to more than 2,295, according to the latest official updates. New footage shows a building crumbling in La Guaira. Nearly 50,000 people remain missing, while at least 11,267 have been injured.. > WATCH: Dramatic footage shows building collapsing in Venezuela earthquakes in Caraballeda, La Guaira as death toll hits 2,295 [pic.twitter.com/FPlkwzmwzu](https://t.co/FPlkwzmwzu?ref=rapidreport.news) > > — Rapid Report (@RapidReport2025) [July 1, 2026](https://x.com/RapidReport2025/status/2072459156422881391?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=rapidreport.news) > WATCH: Hundreds of coffins arrive in Venezuela’s La Guaira as official earthquake death toll hits 1,719 [pic.twitter.com/yaoFerzFFw](https://t.co/yaoFerzFFw?ref=rapidreport.news) > > — Rapid Report (@RapidReport2025) [June 30, 2026](https://x.com/RapidReport2025/status/2071990569992077706?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=rapidreport.news) The back-to-back quakes, with magnitudes above 7.0, caused widespread damage across the capital Caracas and northern regions. Multiple buildings collapsed, trapping people under rubble. Rescue operations are ongoing. > WATCH: Buildings crumble as major earthquake (terremoto) hits Caracas, Venezuela [pic.twitter.com/zJomp5RsOz](https://t.co/zJomp5RsOz?ref=rapidreport.news) > > — Rapid Report (@RapidReport2025) [June 24, 2026](https://x.com/RapidReport2025/status/2069919348186120589?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=rapidreport.news) The death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue efforts continue in affected areas. > WATCH: Moment powerful 7+ magnitude earthquake (terremoto) causes major damage at Caracas Airport, Venezuela [pic.twitter.com/2kd7oNFxbs](https://t.co/2kd7oNFxbs?ref=rapidreport.news) > > — Rapid Report (@RapidReport2025) [June 24, 2026](https://x.com/RapidReport2025/status/2069922796856078595?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=rapidreport.news) Aerial footage showed extensive damage across La Guaira, with collapsed buildings, rubble-strewn streets, and heavily affected infrastructure. > WATCH: Aerial footage shows heavy damage in La Guaira, Venezuela after 2 powerful earthquakes [pic.twitter.com/hGYo3iAZIb](https://t.co/hGYo3iAZIb?ref=rapidreport.news) > > — Rapid Report (@RapidReport2025) [June 25, 2026](https://x.com/RapidReport2025/status/2070169357624180961?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=rapidreport.news)