Earthquakes in Venezuela: Situation Report #16 (09 July 2026, Time: 09:00 pm)

Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. Situation Report No. 16 Earthquakes in Venezuela 09 July 2026 Time: 9:00 pm Highlights Following the 24 June earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 (18:00 local time), authorities report more than 1,100 aftershocks. Official toll: 3,889 people dead and 16,740 injured. A total of 6,462 people have been rescued. Tom Fletcher, the United Nations' humanitarian chief, met with national and international humanitarian organizations supporting the earthquake response. An additional appeal for US$298 million was launched to scale up the earthquake response and address the multisectoral needs of 1.3 million people over the next six months. The United Nations system and its partner organizations, in coordination with the Government, are responding with multisectoral actions and will continue to scale up assistance to affected people. Situation overview Venezuela is facing a national emergency following two consecutive high-magnitude earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5) that struck on 24 June (18:00 local time) in the north-central region, with the epicentre located along the San Felipe–Yumare–Montalbán axis (Yaracuy/Carabobo). Authorities report 1,142 aftershocks. More than a week after the earthquakes, authorities report a toll of 3,889 people dead, 16,740 injured, and 6,462 rescued since the onset of the emergency. Authorities also reported that approximately 17,907 people lost their homes. The Government response remains focused on search and rescue operations, the preparation and expansion of transitional camps and assistance to affected populations. The United Nations and its partner organizations, in coordination with the authorities, are implementing multisectoral response activities and will continue to scale up assistance to affected people. United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher continued his visit to Venezuela. He met with national and international organizations, as well as other counterparts, to strengthen joint efforts with the sole objective of supporting those most in need.
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