The death toll from the catastrophic earthquake in Venezuela has reportedly risen to 5,119, according to a report. The figure represents a further increase over earlier counts as recovery and identification efforts continue.
The death toll from the catastrophic earthquake that struck Venezuela in late June has reportedly risen to 5,119, according to a report. The figure marks a further increase over earlier official and unofficial counts. The Zioneer previously reported that the death toll had exceeded 5,000 as of July 17, 2026, and that the UN had prepared for up to 10,000 fatalities. The number of missing remains in the tens of thousands, with recovery operations ongoing. The latest figure is based on a single report and has not been independently corroborated.
- ConfirmedVenezuela earthquake death toll rises to 4,490, Ynet reports
- ConfirmedUN reportedly preparing for up to 10,000 dead in Venezuela earthquake; missing count climbs to 46,000
- DevelopingVenezuela: reports claim 68,900 still missing after earthquakes
- DevelopingPortugal says 28 Portuguese nationals or descendants killed in Venezuela earthquakes
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