Earthquakes in Venezuela: Situation Report No. 5 (28 June 2026, Time: 5:00 pm)

Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. Situation Report No. 5 Earthquakes in Venezuela 28 June 2026 Time: 5: 00 pm Highlights Two consecutive earthquakes of magnitude 7. 2 and 7. 5 on 24 June (18: 00 local time); authorities report more than 500 aftershocks. At least seven (7) states have been impacted. La Guaira continues to record the highest level of impact. Official toll: 1, 450 people dead and 3, 150 injured; the figure continues to rise. More than 12, 700 people resulted displaced. At least 2, 501 infrastructures were affected, including 38 hospitals and more than 700 buildings. Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams from at least 27 countries continue to arrive in the country and are operating in the most affected areas, in coordination with OCHA. The United Nations system and its partner organizations will deliver a multi-sectoral response to affected people in three strategic locations in La Guaira. Situation overview Venezuela is facing a national emergency following the two consecutive high-magnitude earthquakes (7. 2 and 7. 5) of 24 June (18: 00 local time) in the north-central region, with the epicentre along the San Felipe–Yumare–Montalbán axis (Yaracuy/Carabobo). Authorities report more than 512 aftershocks, maintaining a high-risk conditions. The official toll stands at 1, 450 people dead and 3, 150 injured. Authorities also reported that 12, 721 people have been displaced. Additionally, at least 2, 501 infrastructures had been reported as affected, including 38 hospitals and 774 buildings. Figures remain under review as operations advance. The Government response has focused on search and rescue, emergency medical care and damage assessments. Up to seven (7) states were affected, including La Guaira, Distrito Capital, Miranda, Falcón, Carabobo, and Yaracuy. The United Nations system and its partner organizations, in coordination with the authorities, will deliver a multi-sectoral response to affected people in three strategic locations in La Guaira.

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