Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to Nearly 3,000 as Rescue Efforts Continue

Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs to Nearly 3,000 as Rescue Efforts Continue
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The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 2,954, authorities said, as rescue teams continue searching for survivors and emergency operations expand across affected regions.

More than 16,000 people have been injured, while over 16,000 others have been displaced after the twin earthquakes destroyed or severely damaged homes, hospitals and infrastructure, according to official figures. Authorities warned that the casualty toll could continue to rise as assessments progress.

Venezuelan officials said more than 22,000 people have received medical treatment since the disaster. They added that nearly 30,000 soldiers, police officers, firefighters and emergency personnel have been deployed to support search-and-rescue operations, clear debris and deliver humanitarian assistance.

Emergency teams continue to search collapsed buildings for possible survivors, while temporary shelters have been set up for thousands of families who lost their homes. Authorities said response operations remain ongoing as the full scale of the damage is still being assessed.

Officials said the earthquakes caused widespread destruction to housing, schools, hospitals, roads and public infrastructure, overwhelming local emergency services and prompting a nationwide disaster response.

Military units, civil protection agencies and health workers have been mobilized to coordinate relief efforts, while humanitarian organizations are delivering emergency food, drinking water, medical supplies and temporary shelter to affected communities. Authorities said restoring electricity, communications and transport networks remains a priority in heavily affected areas.

The disaster has placed additional pressure on Venezuela’s emergency response capacity, which has faced long-standing structural challenges. Humanitarian agencies have warned that thousands of displaced families will require continued assistance in the coming weeks as damaged hospitals, shortages of essential supplies and disrupted services slow recovery efforts.