The death toll for the South American disaster that struck on Thursday has risen to nearly 1,500.

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

US Geological Survey estimates 44 per cent chance fatalities could exceed 10,000

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

Thousands feared dead as two powerful earthquakes devastate Venezuela, trapping residents and causing widespread destruction in Caracas.

The United States Geological Survey has estimated that the final death toll could be between 10,000 and 100,000 people.

Two deadly earthquakes struck Venezuela less than a minute apart on Wednesday, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, causing at least 164 deaths and widespread destruction in and around…

On-site footage Wednesday and Thursday showed survivors and emergency services searching for trapped people, and survivors being taken away on stretchers. In others, residents…

Thousands of Venezuelans were feared dead on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes wreaked havoc in and around capital Caracas, trapping people beneath the rubble of collapsed…

Venezuela earthquake news: Country grapples with devastating aftershocks following twin earthquakes that claimed at least 235 lives and injured over 1,500. Rescue efforts are…

Several countries were sending search and rescue teams after widespread damage.

Around 4,300 people are injured; UN aid chief stresses need for “massive" collective relief efforts.

The death toll from a pair of strong earthquakes that struck Venezuela has continued to rise as international nations were surging support.

At least 235 people have been killed and more than 4,300 injured, officials said.

Two powerful earthquakes have rocked Venezuela, killing at least 188 people and trapping at least 200 in buildings

Nearly seven million Venezuelans could be affected by this week’s double earthquakes as the death toll rises to at least 235 people amid massive, growing needs and ongoing…

Residents of La Guaira comb through rubble for loved ones after Wednesday's earthquake killed 164 and injured nearly 1,000, with many still trapped under collapsed buildings.

Argentina and other countries pledged to send help and financial support, while the U.S. has deployed a massive aid operation

The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 920, with over 50,000 missing. Learn about the disaster and global aid efforts.

Venezuela reels from devastating twin earthquakes, with the official death toll climbing to 920. Hundreds remain missing, feared trapped under rubble nearly two days after the…

920 people are now confirmed to have died in the Venezuela earthquakes - with more than 3,000 others injured.