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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade

Death toll from June 24 Venezuela earthquakes rises to 6,509

Authorities have confirmed the death toll from the two earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on June 24 has reached 6,509. This update follows the recovery of 71 additional bodies from the debris.

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Why It Matters

The updated death toll reflects the ongoing recovery efforts and the scale of the humanitarian impact following the June 24 seismic events in northern Venezuela.

Key Facts

  • The official death toll from the June 24 earthquakes in northern Venezuela is now 6,509.
  • 71 additional bodies were recovered from the debris, leading to the updated count.
  • The earthquakes occurred on June 24.

Who's Mentioned

locationLa Guaira“Most affected region”personDelcy Rodríguez“President in charge of Venezuela”locationVenezuela“The country where the earthquakes occurred.”organizationNaciones Unidas“Providing specialists for debris removal”locationCaracas“Capital city near the earthquake zone”other6,509“The updated total number of deceased persons.”other71“The number of additional bodies recently recovered.”personJosé Alejandro Terán“Governor of La Guaira state”