NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 4, 2026Miami-Dade County
Venezuelan authorities report death toll from June 24 earthquakes rises to 6,125
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The official death toll from two major earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on June 24 has been updated to 6,125. This update follows a 10-day period during which no new official casualty figures were released by authorities.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – EspañolWhy It Matters
The updated figure provides the current official count of lives lost in the disaster, marking a significant increase in the reported impact of the June 24 seismic events.
Key Facts
- The official death toll from the June 24 earthquakes in northern Venezuela is now 6,125.
- The update was released by authorities on Monday, July 4.
- There was a 10-day gap between the previous report and this update.
- The disaster involved two separate, powerful earthquakes.
Who's Mentioned
locationLa Guaira“Coastal state most affected by the earthquakes.”PersonDelcy Rodríguez“Presidenta encargada of Venezuela.”locationVenezuela“The country where the earthquakes occurred.”other6,125“The updated official death toll.”OrganizationServicio Geológico de Estados Unidos“Provided data on the magnitude and timing of the earthquakes.”locationCaracas“Capital city near the earthquake epicenter.”PersonJorge Rodríguez“President of the Venezuelan National Assembly who released the updated figures.”OrganizationAP“The news agency reporting the update.”OrganizationProvea“Human rights NGO that demanded the government update casualty figures.”