On June 24, 2026, two devastating earthquakes - measuring 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude - struck Venezuela's northern coast within 40 seconds of each other, the largest to hit the country in over a century.
On June 24, 2026, two devastating earthquakes - measuring 7.5 and 7.2 magnitude - struck Venezuela's northern coast within 40 seconds of each other, the largest to hit the country in over a century. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency. Authorities have confirmed 12,721 people displaced and 774 buildings collapsed, including a large hotel in Macuto and multiple high-rises in La Guaira, as well as buildings across Caracas.
Nearly a week after the quakes, search and rescue continues past the critical 72-hour window. Tens of thousands remain missing, with grave concern for children. IRC is prioritizing family reunification, as many await word on loved ones. Water has failed across seven states; hospitals, shelters, and rescuers lack safe water. Aftershocks, possibly for months, keep families outdoors. This hits a Venezuela already in crisis, with 8 million needing aid before June 24, worsened by cuts.
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared a state of emergency. Authorities have confirmed 12,721 people displaced and 774 buildings collapsed, including a large hotel in Macuto and multiple high-rises in La Guaira, as well as buildings across Caracas. Caracas, La Guaira, and Miranda have been declared disaster zones. Nearly a week after the quakes, and roughly 48 hours past the critical 72-hour survival window, search and rescue operations are still underway. IRC teams and partners on the gro
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