Venezuela Earthquakes June 24: UN Estimates 6.76 Million Affected

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MDT News Desk June 28, 2026

Venezuela Earthquakes: UN Estimates 6.76 Million Affected, Death Toll Rises

The United Nations estimates that up to 6.76 million people could be affected by the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela, as rescue operations continue across impacted areas. The people affected include those injured, displaced, cut off from services, or living in areas with damaged infrastructure.

The reported death toll has surpassed 1,400, underscoring the scale of humanitarian needs and infrastructure damage. Rescue efforts are still ongoing, with the first days focusing on search-and-rescue and trauma care, followed by rapid damage assessments, restoring power, water, and communications, and setting up temporary shelters.

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The United Nations and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said they are coordinating the emergency response to deliver aid to communities impacted by the June 24, 2026 earthquakes and described by humanitarian agencies as the strongest to hit Venezuela in more than a century.

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Q: What is the estimated number of people affected by the Venezuel

earthquakes? A1: The United Nations estimates that up to 6.76 million people could be affected by the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela.

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Q: What is the current death toll from the earthquakes?

The reported death toll has surpassed 1,400.

Q: What is the focus of the current rescue efforts in Venezuela?

The focus of the current rescue efforts is on search-and-rescue, trauma care, rapid damage assessments, restoring power, water, and communications, and setting up temporary shelters.