Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementWorldEarthquakesAt least 188 people are dead and the death toll is expected to riseUpdated June 26, 2026 — 7:17am,first published 7:14amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon0:45Man allegedly shot by police in western SydneyVideo icon2:58Today show announces 'Karl will not be returning'Video icon0:17Government flags strengthening social media banVideo icon2:05Death toll expected to rise in Venezuela earthquakeAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe