Powerful Earthquakes Strike Venezuela

Updated: 1:43 PM PKT — June 26, 2026

Rescue efforts are reportedly underway in Venezuela following the powerful earthquakes. Available information indicates that more lives have been lost, though specific casualty figures have not yet been confirmed. The seismic event has been described as a ‘doublet earthquake’.

Updated: 12:34 PM PKT — June 26, 2026

Further reports from Venezuela indicate widespread destruction, with a 22-storey building among numerous residential and commercial structures that have collapsed. The damage has severely impacted national infrastructure, leading to the suspension of school and train services. Venezuela’s main international airport has also been closed due to extensive damage.

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has visited the affected regions. Internationally, the United States has pledged $150 million in aid for the victims. Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have also conveyed their condolences and sympathy to the government and people of Venezuela following the disaster.

Updated: 11:27 AM PKT — June 26, 2026

The death toll from the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela has risen to 235, with more than 4,300 people injured, according to the latest reports on Friday. Thousands are said to remain missing as rescue efforts continue in the affected areas, including the hard-hit coastal city of La Guaira.

Authorities have declared a national emergency, suspending educational activities and train services. The country’s main airport has also been closed due to damage.

International aid has begun to be pledged, with the United States announcing $150 million in humanitarian assistance. The Vatican has allocated €100,000 in emergency support, and the World Central Kitchen has pledged $1 million in aid for victims.

Updated: 10:52 AM PKT — June 26, 2026

The Venezuelan government has announced that the death toll from the powerful back-to-back earthquakes has risen to 188.

Updated: 8:38 AM PKT — June 26, 2026

The powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela, described as the strongest since 1900, have reportedly caused high-rise buildings to crumble into rubble.

Updated: 7:35 AM PKT — June 26, 2026

The seismic event is being described as Venezuela’s worst earthquake in a century. The twin quakes are being referred to as the ‘2026 Doublet’.

Updated: 6:31 AM PKT — June 26, 2026

Pakistan’s leadership on Thursday expressed condolences and solidarity with Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Venezuela on behalf of the Pakistani people.

President Asif Ali Zardari also expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and destruction, stating that the people of Pakistan share the grief of the Venezuelan nation and stand with them during this difficult time. Both leaders prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.

Separately, former US President Donald Trump has announced aid for the earthquake victims in Venezuela.

Updated: 4:55 AM PKT — June 26, 2026

Updated reports on Thursday indicate thousands are feared dead in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck near the capital, Caracas, on Wednesday afternoon. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez confirmed at least 164 people were killed and nearly 1,000 injured.

The worst-affected area was reported to be La Guaira state, near Caracas, which Rodriguez described as a “disaster zone.” Footage showed collapsed ceilings at the city’s airport and destroyed buildings along the seafront. Emergency workers scrambled to search for people trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings. “When we went downstairs, the scene was like a horror movie,” said one resident of a nearby building.

In the town of Morón, near the quake’s epicentre, houses collapsed and at least eight people were killed, including three children. According to the US Geological Survey, one website using predictive modeling showed 10,000 people were unaccounted for.

Updated: 3:17 AM PKT — June 26, 2026

Updated reports on Thursday, June 25, indicate that the 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Venezuela has resulted in at least 188 deaths and more than 1,500 injuries.

Further reports on the earthquake disaster in Venezuela suggest the death toll may rise dramatically. The event is being described as the strongest earthquake to strike the country this century.