Government reports 3,685 dead and 16,740 injured after June 24 quakesLast updated: July 08, 2026 | 03:131 MIN READRescuers 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.AFPThe 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.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Get Updates on Topics You Choose