The second quake was one of the strongest tremors to hit Venezuela in a century, at a magnitude of 7.5.
At least 164 people have been confirmed killed so far, and the death toll is rising.
Over 1,000 individuals have been injured across affected areas, with numbers expected to rise.
The US Geological Survey has warned the death toll could potentially pass 10,000.
State of Emergency: The government of Venezuela has declared a nationwide state of emergency following the disaster.
The La Guaira region in the north of Venezuela has been declared a “disaster zone” due to the extreme extent of the damage.
On the evening of 24 June 2026, a major “doublet” earthquake struck Venezuela.
It is one of the strongest seismic events recorded in the country in over a century.
Two powerful earthquakes occurred within just 40 seconds.
Significant destruction has been reported in the capital Caracas and surrounding areas.
Dozens of residential and commercial buildings have collapsed into rubble.
Caracas International Airport has been closed entirely due to severe structural damage.
Power, water, gas, and communications services have been severely disrupted across several areas.
Many Venezuelans are spending the night on the street in fear of aftershocks.
The interior ministry is urging people to leave damaged homes over concerns of unstable buildings and gas lines possibly being affected.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing without interruption.
Rescue teams are actively responding in all affected locations.
Islamic Relief is launching an emergency appeal to support those affected by the earthquake in Venezuela.
We will be working directly with partners and local authorities to deliver lifesaving aid.
The full scale of this massive disaster is still emerging.
Based on Islamic Relief’s extensive global experience of responding to earthquakes, we expect that people will urgently need shelter, food, water, healthcare, and cash.
