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Death Toll in Venezuela Earthquake Rises to 1,400 in Strongest Quake in 125 Years

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Death Toll in Venezuela Earthquake Rises to 1,400 in Strongest Quake in 125 Years
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 26, 2026

What happened

Two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, the strongest in 125 years, have killed around 1,400 people and left over 50,000 missing. The disaster caused widespread damage in La Guaira and Caracas, prompting a national disaster declaration and international aid deployment.

  • 01Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 1,400, expected to increase further.
  • 02Two quakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck 39 seconds apart along San Sebastian fault.
  • 03La Guaira declared a national disaster zone due to massive infrastructure collapse.
  • 04Caracas subway shut down, airport closed, and widespread power outages reported.
  • 05Over 50,000 missing and 3,200 injured treated in hospitals.
  • 06International rescue teams from US, UK, Switzerland, and Chile are providing aid.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Delcy Rodriguez
OrganizationsUnited States Geological Survey
PlacesVenezuela, La Guaira, Caracas, San Sebastian

Full coverage · 4 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJun 27, 2026
Death Toll in Venezuela Earthquake Rises to 1,400 in Strongest Quake in 125 Years
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 27, 2026
Venezuela Quake Death Toll Climbs to 1,430 as Rescue Efforts Lag
Channel 13Center · HebrewJun 27, 2026
Venezuela quake death toll climbs above 900 as rescue efforts expand
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 26, 2026
Venezuela Double Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 920

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