Venezuela: VEN: Earthquake - 06-2026 - Earthquake ( 2026-06-25)

Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Sources: Cruz Roja Venezolana, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. Description On 24 June 2026, two strong earthquakes, preliminarily measured at magnitudes 7.1 and 7.5, struck north-central Venezuela in rapid succession, with epicentres near Morón, Carabobo State. The earthquakes were felt across much of the country, including Caracas, La Guaira, Aragua, Carabobo and neighbouring states. Therefore, the national goverment of Venezuela declared the state of emergency. Preliminary information indicates damage to residential and commercial buildings, with reports of structural collapses in parts of Caracas and damage to infrastructure in several affected areas. Search and rescue operations have been activated while authorities continue rapid damage assessments. Power and telecommunications interruptions have been reported in some locations, and hospitals are receiving injured people. The full humanitarian impact is still being assessed. Official information on casualties, displaced people and infrastructure damage remains limited. Significant aftershocks are expected, posing additional risks to affected communities and emergency responders. In addition, the National Headquarters of the Venezuelan Red Cross reported critical damage in the infrastructure. Critical damage has also been reported to essential social infrastructure, including the airport and hospitals, while public services are intermittent or completely disrupted Request For Assistance Government Requests International Assistance: No NS Requests International Assistance: No Information Bulletin Published No Actions taken by National Society General Damage/Needs assessment Search & Rescue Camp management RFL Evacuation Summary The National Society and IFRC are participating in a coordination meeting held by the Ministry of Disaster Risk Management, alongside other relief agencies present in the area to begin coordinating the response. Additionally, at the national headquarters level, the Emergency Operations Center has been activated, ambulances have been deployed in the Capital District, rescue teams have been mobilized to assist those affected by the collapse of infrastructure, and shelter facilities are being prepared for people in need of refuge. The overall situation of the emergency remains uncertain, and a preliminary assessment of the impact is expected shortly to coordinate actions following the search and rescue operations. Actions taken by Federation Summary The IFRC through its delegaton is providing technical support to the Venezuelan Red Cross regarding emergency, to assess the appropriate response mechanism. A coordination call with the Americas Regional office took place at 2100 local time. Actions taken by RCRC Summary The Colombian Red Cross has begun mobilizing its search and rescue teams and stands ready for international deployment should the Venezuelan Red Cross request it. Coordination efforts are underway to assess the scale of the situation, and crisis centers are being established in the countries that make up the closest response ring for Venezuela. Similarly, the German Red Cross is actively considering the implementation of its crisis response plan should the National Health Service require it. Actions taken by others Deployment of search and rescue teams and medical assistance by civil protection, the police, public agencies, and other emergency response organizations.
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