Venezuela Earthquake Relief
North-Central Venezuela Magnitude 7 Earthquakes: Latest Update
Last Update：2026/07/06Tags：
On the evening of June 24, 2026 (local time), Venezuela was struck by its strongest earthquake in more than a century. The epicenter was near the coastal town of Moron, close to the capital Caracas. Two massive quakes — magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 — hit north-central Venezuela just 39 seconds apart. Tsunami warnings were issued for parts of the Caribbean immediately afterward.
The twin quakes, followed by more than 400 aftershocks, have caused casualties to rise sharply. Over 3,000 deaths have been confirmed, more than 16,000 people injured, search and rescue operations are ongoing.
Buildings and high-rises collapsed, leaving rubble across cities as residents and children fled in panic. In La Guaira State, north of Caracas, entire neighborhoods were flattened, severely damaging infrastructure across multiple regions. Hospitals, electricity, water, and gas services have been forced to shut down. Survivors now face grief, trauma, and the devastating reality of losing everything.
Children are especially vulnerable. After losing their homes in an instant, they continue to face the threat of aftershocks or exposure to unsafe buildings. Displacement, separation from caregivers, and the struggle to survive all contribute to severe psychological trauma.
World Vision immediately launched a full emergency response after the earthquakes, reaching affected areas to assess the situation and identify urgent needs. Our team has arrived in La Guaira State, one of the hardest‑hit regions, to conduct disaster assessments and provide appropriate assistance.
Despite severe challenges such as blocked roads and unstable communications, World Vision is working with local partners and churches to distribute emergency food, clean drinking water, hygiene supplies and facilities, as well as providing psychological first aid. However, with the vast number of people affected and the disaster spanning multiple regions, the greatest challenge remains insufficient funding. Mobilizing more resources to meet survivors’ needs is our most urgent priority.
Venezuela was struck by its strongest earthquake in more than a century. The previous neighborhoods were flattened. Basic services like hospitals, electricity, water, and gas were forced to stop.
The earthquakes survivors and children who lost their homes had to flee to the streets and wait for help.
World Vision and local partners entered the affected areas to assess the damage.
World Vision staff are on the ground supporting children, the elderly, and other vulnerable groups.
Vulnerable children and families are now in grave danger, and every second counts in the rescue effort. We urgently call on you to take immediate action and donate to support World Vision’s earthquakes emergency relief. Your timely gift can be the key to survival and hope for children and families in crisis.
$160 Provides 1 family with hygiene kit and drinking water
$350 Provides cash assistance to 2 survivors
$1,200 Provides emergency food for 5 families
Venezuela has long suffered from economic, social, and political crises. Since 2018, more than 7.7 million Venezuelans have been displaced, with millions of children facing hunger and loss of education.
World Vision has established an office in Venezuela, standing alongside vulnerable communities through humanitarian programs in food security, water and sanitation, nutrition and health, education, and child protection. Last year alone, more than 136,000 people benefited from these initiatives.
Please continue to follow updates on the earthquakes situation and World Vision’s relief efforts, and keep the survivors in your prayers.
