Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 3,342

The death toll from the catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 3,342, according to a report from Israel's Ynet news outlet.

The death toll from the catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 3,342, according to a report from Israel's Ynet news outlet early Monday, July 6, citing Venezuelan authorities. The figure marks a significant increase from the previous confirmed toll of 2,954 reported by The Zioneer on Thursday, June 25 at 20:43 Jerusalem, as rescue and recovery operations continue under challenging conditions.

As The Zioneer has documented, the toll has steadily climbed since the initial reports. On June 25, the death toll rose from 1,700 to 2,645 within hours, with multiple Israeli media outlets (Ynet, N12) corroborating the figures. By the end of that day, the toll reached 2,954, with over 12,000 wounded and 15,000 displaced reported by the Venezuelan information ministry. The Zioneer also reported on June 28 that an estimated 68,900 people remained missing, a figure that has not been independently verified, and on June 29 that the UN was reportedly preparing for up to 10,000 fatalities.

The scale of the humanitarian crisis continues to unfold. The Zioneer reported on July 4 that the toll had reached 2,954, and the current update from Ynet indicates a jump of nearly 400 fatalities. The number of missing persons remains high, and independent verification of casualty figures is still limited due to difficult access to affected areas. International aid agencies have mobilized, but the situation on the ground remains precarious.

It remains unclear how many additional bodies will be recovered from the rubble, and the number of missing—estimated at over 68,900—suggests the toll could rise further. The Zioneer will continue to monitor developments.

4 developments

1. 2 hours ago · 02:19 · 6 JulLatest

   Death toll rises to 3,342.

2. 23:51 · 3 Jul

   Wounded count updated to 12,666.

3. 23:50 · 3 Jul

   12,000 wounded and 15,000 homeless reported.

• Confirmed6 days ago · 20:35 · 29 JunUN reportedly preparing for up to 10,000 dead in Venezuela earthquake; missing count climbs to 46,000
• Developing01:51 · 28 JunVenezuela: reports claim 68,900 still missing after earthquakes
• Developing01:03 · 27 JunPortugal says 28 Portuguese nationals or descendants killed in Venezuela earthquakes
• Strong18:09 · 25 JunVenezuela resident describes building collapse, ongoing rescues after quake

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