Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: International Organization for Migration Please refer to the attached file. This first Situation Report provides an overview of the impact of the 24 June earthquakes in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and outlines IOM’s planned response in support of affected populations and national efforts. Highlights Two major earthquakes of Mw 7. 2 and Mw 7. 5 struck central-northern Venezuela on 24 June, causing widespread damage across La Guaira, Caracas, Miranda, Carabobo and Yaracuy. La Guaira has been identified as the most severely affected area, with significant destruction reported. Critical infrastructure has been disrupted, including electricity, water supply, telecommunications, transport systems, the Caracas Metro and Maiquetía International Airport. The Government has declared a state of emergency and activated national response mechanisms. Key figures At least 920 people reported dead. Approximately 3, 360 people injured. More than 214 aftershocks recorded as of the morning of 25 June. Casualty figures are expected to rise as search-and-rescue operations continue. IOM response priorities IOM is mobilizing internal capacities to support the earthquake response, with planned interventions focused on emergency shelter and core relief items, health and mental health and psychosocial support, WASH, CCCM/site management, protection, and data and needs assessments. Priority activities include the provision of emergency shelter materials and essential household items, deployment of mobile health teams, support to health facilities, rapid assessments, site monitoring, protection risk analysis, referral pathways and DTM-based data products to inform coordination and targeting.
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of): Earthquake Response Situation Report #1, 26 June 2026
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