Sustained support after devastating earthquakes
Powerful back-to-back earthquakes struck near Venezuela's populated northern coast on 24 June. By late July, more than 5,000 people had been reported killed, more than 16,000 injured and tens of thousands of buildings damaged or destroyed.
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Crisis timeline
Verified events are kept in reverse chronological order. Older entries remain visible as relief and recovery continue.
It was reported that the death toll had crossed 6,000 as recovery operations continued. The rising toll reinforced the scale of loss and the continuing need for health care, safe water, shelter and psychosocial support.
Source: Credible reporting
One month after the earthquakes, the Red Cross reported continuing work in affected communities. Health care, psychosocial support and safe water remained urgent as families faced damaged homes, disrupted services and a long recovery.
Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
The World Bank estimated direct physical damage at 19.5 billion US dollars. The figure covered widespread losses to homes, infrastructure and public services and did not include every longer-term social and economic cost.
Source: World Bank
The Disasters Emergency Committee reported that 680,000 children needed humanitarian help, more than 16,700 people had been injured and about 96,000 buildings had been damaged or destroyed.
Source: Disasters Emergency Committee
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies launched an appeal seeking 50 million Swiss francs to support 300,000 people, with priorities including health, water, shelter, protection and psychosocial support.
Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake was followed seconds later by a magnitude 7.5 earthquake. Severe damage was reported across densely populated areas near the northern coast, including La Guaira and Greater Caracas.
Sources: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and United Nations Development Programme
Verified emergency facts
These figures are dated snapshots from late July and early August. Assessments can change as authorities and relief organisations continue their work.
The toll continued rising as recovery teams worked through damaged communities.
Hospitals and local health services faced intense pressure while infrastructure was damaged.
The appeal covers urgent relief, protection and recovery support in the worst-affected areas.
Why help matters now
Families can face unsafe homes, lost income, interrupted health care, damaged water systems and ongoing psychological distress long after search operations end.
IFRC, IOM and the Disasters Emergency Committee have active appeals relevant to the earthquake response. Their work demonstrates a legitimate and continuing public call for humanitarian support.
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Read the Aid News report on the Venezuela earthquakes for the event-level impact, response and recovery record.
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Damage assessments, casualty reports and service conditions continue to change. Figures on this page are dated so later updates can be added without erasing the historical record.
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