At least 164 people have been killed and 971 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, according to acting president Delcy Rodríguez, who warned that the toll could still rise as rescue operations continue across the country. The figures represent a sharp increase from earlier reports of 32 dead and around 700 injured, as emergency teams reach areas that were initially inaccessible.

As pledges of aid pour in from around the world, acting President Delcy Rodríguez has declared a state of emergency.

The number of victims from the twin earthquake that struck north-central Venezuela rose to at least 164 dead and 971 injured, acting President Delcy Rodríguez reported on…

CARACAS -- Venezuelan acting President Delcy Rodriguez said early Thursday that the death toll from the powerful earthquakes that struck the country had risen to 164, while 971…

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez reported on Thursday at least 32 dead and more than 700 injured from the two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 that struck the…

Emergency services work at the site of a collapsed building after an earthquake in Caracas, Venezuela, June 24, 2026. [Photo/Agencies]

The quakes were among the strongest to strike Venezuela in more than a century.

(3rd UPDATE) The USGS, using predictive modeling to estimate the death toll, says it would most likely run into the thousands, with a substantial probability of exceeding 10,000

Venezuela's acting president says the powerful back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening killed at least 32 people and injured at least 700.

La presidenta (E) de la República, Delcy Rodríguez (@delcyrodriguezv), ofrece declaraciones sobre el potente sismo de 7 grados que sacudió el Distrito Capital, y otras zonas del…

Earthquake country's strongest in a century; US Geological Survey says "disaster is likely widespread"; Trump says US stands "ready to help".

“High casualties and extensive damage are probable and the disaster is likely widespread,” US Geological Survey says; Trump says US stands "ready to help".

Residents of the capital Caracas were forced to evacuate their residences and seek shelter outdoors as the quakes, which struck less than 200 km from the capital, caused…

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes struck shortly after 6 p.m.

Officials have warned that a high death toll is expected following the quakes as rescue workers continue to search for victims of the terrifying tremors near the Venezuelan capital

Venezuela Earthquake Live News Updates: A powerful earthquake in Venezuela has left at least 32 people dead and around 700 injured, according to Rodriguez. Rescue and relief…

Rescue crews worked through unstable debris, collapsed buildings and damaged infrastructure Thursday as powerful twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing...

Acting president says at least 32 people killed and hundreds more injured

According to acting President Delcy Rodriguez, rescue workers from other countries will arrive in Venezuela in the coming hours

La presidenta encargada de Venezuela advirtió que se espera que el número de víctimas aumente, mientras los rescatistas continuaban las labores de búsqueda entre los edificios…

Venezuela faces tragedy after two powerful earthquakes kill 32 and injure 700, with La Guaira severely affected, warns President Rodríguez.