Official figures show twin magnitude-7-plus earthquakes damaged more than 850 buildings, with 190 collapsing completely.

The recorded death toll climbed to 5,069, with 16,740 injured. More than 6,400 people have been pulled alive from the rubble, according to Venezuelan authorities.

The death toll from two powerful earthquakes that shook Venezuela last month rose to 5,069 late on Friday, local authorities said.

Venezuela’s government says 856 buildings are damaged and 190 collapsed completely since the 7.2 and 7.5 quakes on June 24.

Photos from the hard-hit La Guaira region on July 18 show the search to recover bodies from the rubble is still ongoing.

The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela has increased to 5,069, officials said Friday. More than 16,740 people were innjured.

The latest figures, posted by National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez on his social media, show the number of deaths reached 5,069, with 16,740 injured. | World News

Official figures show twin magnitude-7-plus earthquakes damaged more than 850 buildings, with 190 collapsing completely.