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Situation Report No.1: Earthquakes in Venezuela (M7.2 and M7.5), June 25, 2026
By Pan American Health Organization at ReliefWeb
· June 25, 2026
· 2 min read
. HIGHLIGHTS • On 24 June 2026, two consecutive earthquakes (M7.2 and M7.5) struck Yaracuy state in north-central Venezuela with ~3.9 million people exposed to severe shaking. • The earthquake was felt across several states, including Miranda, Aragua, Yaracuy, Lara, Mérida, Falcón, Carabobo, La Guai
Key takeaway Assessments are still ongoing • Venezuela's Acting President, Delcy Rodríguez, has declared a state of emergency and reported on Thursday that 164 deaths and 971 injuries had been registered following the two major earthquakes.
Why this matters
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have exposed nearly 3.9 million people to severe shaking, with multiple states affected and a significant number of deaths and injuries reported. The declaration of a state of emergency by Venezuela's Acting President and the mobilization of public and private health networks to provide immediate care underscore the severity of the situation. The disruption of essential services such as electricity, water, and telecommunications poses a significant challenge to health service continuity and emergency response efforts. The closure of the Simon Bolivar International Airport and suspension of school activities and non-essential work in affected areas will likely exacerbate the humanitarian crisis. As PAHO/WHO supports health sector coordination and conducts rapid health facility assessments, the focus will be on addressing the urgent needs for medicines, supplies, and other critical response needs. The international community's response to this disaster will be crucial in mitigating the suffering of those affected.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? . HIGHLIGHTS • On 24 June 2026, two consecutive earthquakes (M7.2 and M7.5) struck Yaracuy state in north-central Venezuela with ~3.9 million people exposed to severe shaking. • The earthquake was felt across several states, including Miranda, Aragua, Yaracuy, Lara, Mérida, Falcón, Carabobo, La Guai
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