Death toll from double earthquake in Venezuela rises to 3,685

Government reports 3,685 dead and 16,740 injured after June 24 quakes

Last updated: July 08, 2026 | 03:13

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Rescuers carry the body of a victim retrieved from collapsed buildings in Caraballeda, La Guaira state, Venezuela, on July 7, 2026, following the June 24 earthquakes.

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The death toll from the double earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 3,685, the government said Tuesday.

"Official toll as of July 7: 3,685 dead, 16,740 injured," a government statement said, up from 3,535 dead reported on Sunday. The statement gave no mention of numbers of missing.

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