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IN PHOTOS | Venezuela earthquake aftermath: Death toll hits 6,438; authorities inspect 59,109 buildings

Updated On: 20 August, 2026 05:24 PM IST | Divya Nair

Venezuela's June 24 twin earthquakes have claimed 6,438 lives, with authorities inspecting nearly 59,000 buildings and delivering homes to affected families. Here are some gut-wrenching visuals from the earthquake aftermath as Venezuela picks up the pieces. PICS/AFP

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Aerial view shows heavy machinery clearing the rubble of collapsed buildings after the June 24, 2026, earthquakes along the coastal strip in Caraballeda, La Guaira state, Venezuela. PIC/AFP
Aerial view shows heavy machinery clearing the rubble of collapsed buildings after the June 24, 2026, earthquakes along the coastal strip in Caraballeda, La Guaira state, Venezuela. PIC/AFP
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The latest figure, announced by Parliament Speaker Jorge Rodriguez, brings the death toll up from last week's figure of 6,301

The latest figure, announced by Parliament Speaker Jorge Rodriguez, brings the death toll up from last week's figure of 6,301

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Nearly two months since the disaster, relatives and rescuers continue searching for the missing amid the rubble

Nearly two months since the disaster, relatives and rescuers continue searching for the missing amid the rubble

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Venezuela carried out a readiness drill Wednesday to test the provisional terminals installed at the international airport that serves Caracas, which was damaged in June's twin earthquakes

Venezuela carried out a readiness drill Wednesday to test the provisional terminals installed at the international airport that serves Caracas, which was damaged in June's twin earthquakes

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The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes knocked down at least 190 buildings when they struck near Venezuela's coast on June 24. Authorities say that at least 60,000 homes were affected in some way, with 24,000 being left uninhabitable

The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes knocked down at least 190 buildings when they struck near Venezuela's coast on June 24. Authorities say that at least 60,000 homes were affected in some way, with 24,000 being left uninhabitable

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Thousands of Venezuelan residents remain in temporary camps, where conditions are precarious. In Caracas this weekend, heavy rain destroyed some of the tents housing victims. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez's government has promised housing for those affected.

Thousands of Venezuelan residents remain in temporary camps, where conditions are precarious. In Caracas this weekend, heavy rain destroyed some of the tents housing victims. Interim President Delcy Rodriguez's government has promised housing for those affected.

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