The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Venezuela last week has risen to 1,719, the country’s National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Monday (June 29). He said at least 22,619 people have been affected by the earthquake so far. Of them, 5,034 are injured. At least 855 buildings have been damaged, 189 of which have completely collapsed.
\nRodriguez also said 609 aftershocks have been felt since the earthquake struck last Wednesday. Although another strong tremor was felt on Monday, no new significant damage was reported. Meanwhile, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) expressed concern that the final death toll could be 10,000 or more, given the circumstances. According to the agency, there is a 44 percent chance of such a situation.
\nRescue and relief operations are still underway in the areas affected by the earthquake. It is feared that more people may be trapped under the rubble of the collapsed building. As a result, the number of casualties may increase over time, said the officials concerned.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Venezuela last week has risen to…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":69969,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[115],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-69968","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-international"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-23-4.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&ssl=1?v=1782802255",1280,720,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-23-4.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1?v=1782802255",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-23-4.jpg?fit=300%2C169&ssl=1?v=1782802255",300,169,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-23-4.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1?v=1782802255",640,360,true],"large":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-23-4.jpg?fit=640%2C360&ssl=1?v=1782802255",640,360,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-23-4.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&ssl=1?v=1782802255",1280,720,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-23-4.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&ssl=1?v=1782802255",1280,720,true],"covernews-slider-full":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-23-4.jpg?resize=1115%2C715&ssl=1?v=1782802255",1115,715,true],"covernews-slider-center":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-23-4.jpg?resize=800%2C500&ssl=1?v=1782802255",800,500,true],"covernews-featured":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-23-4.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&ssl=1?v=1782802255",1024,576,true],"covernews-medium":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-23-4.jpg?resize=540%2C340&ssl=1?v=1782802255",540,340,true],"covernews-medium-square":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-23-4.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1?v=1782802255",400,250,true]},"author_info":{"display_name":"Biz Trend 24","author_link":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/author\/online24"},"category_info":"International<\/a>","tag_info":"International","comment_count":0,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-23-4.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&ssl=1?v=1782802255","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":69230,"url":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/?p=69230&lang=en","url_meta":{"origin":69968,"position":0},"title":"Venezuela declares state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes hit the capital Caracas within seconds of each other","author":"Biz Trend 24","date":"June 25, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Acting President Delcy Rodriguez has declared a state of emergency in the country after two powerful earthquakes struck the capital Caracas within seconds of each other. The powerful tremors were felt at 6:04 p.m. local time on Wednesday (June 24), Al Jazeera reported. According to the US Geological Survey, the\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "International"","block_context":{"text":"International","link":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/?cat=115&lang=en"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-25T105110.688-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-25T105110.688-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-25T105110.688-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-25T105110.688-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-25T105110.688-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":67609,"url":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/?p=67609&lang=en","url_meta":{"origin":69968,"position":1},"title":"Death toll in Philippines earthquake rises to 37","author":"Biz Trend 24","date":"June 9, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"The death toll from a 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines has risen to 37. More than 150 people have been injured in the incident. 31 bodies have been recovered from the rubble in the country's Saskatchewan region. Several people are still missing. The country's civil defense authorities confirmed this information.\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "International"","block_context":{"text":"International","link":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/?cat=115&lang=en"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-75-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-75-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-75-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-75-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-75-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":49998,"url":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/?p=49998&lang=en","url_meta":{"origin":69968,"position":2},"title":"Japan earthquake sets houses on fire, at least 30 injured","author":"Biz Trend 24","date":"December 9, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Aomori prefecture on Monday night (December 8), causing widespread damage. The earthquake set several houses on fire and sent thousands of people fleeing their homes in panic. According to the BBC, a tsunami warning was initially issued but later lifted after reviewing the situation.\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "International"","block_context":{"text":"International","link":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/?cat=115&lang=en"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Untitled_design_-_2025-12-09T123715.256_1200x630.jpg?fit=1200%2C630&ssl=1%3Fv%3D1765262274&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Untitled_design_-_2025-12-09T123715.256_1200x630.jpg?fit=1200%2C630&ssl=1%3Fv%3D1765262274&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Untitled_design_-_2025-12-09T123715.256_1200x630.jpg?fit=1200%2C630&ssl=1%3Fv%3D1765262274&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Untitled_design_-_2025-12-09T123715.256_1200x630.jpg?fit=1200%2C630&ssl=1%3Fv%3D1765262274&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Untitled_design_-_2025-12-09T123715.256_1200x630.jpg?fit=1200%2C630&ssl=1%3Fv%3D1765262274&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":45884,"url":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/?p=45884&lang=en","url_meta":{"origin":69968,"position":3},"title":"6.3-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan kills 10, injures 260","author":"Biz Trend 24","date":"November 3, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif. Provincial authorities said at least 10 people were killed and about 260 injured. Reuters reported. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake struck in the Kholam area near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif in the Hindu Kush region\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "International"","block_context":{"text":"International","link":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/?cat=115&lang=en"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled_design_-_2025-11-03T110624.817_1200x630.jpg?fit=1200%2C630&ssl=1%3Fv%3D1762146489&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled_design_-_2025-11-03T110624.817_1200x630.jpg?fit=1200%2C630&ssl=1%3Fv%3D1762146489&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled_design_-_2025-11-03T110624.817_1200x630.jpg?fit=1200%2C630&ssl=1%3Fv%3D1762146489&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled_design_-_2025-11-03T110624.817_1200x630.jpg?fit=1200%2C630&ssl=1%3Fv%3D1762146489&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled_design_-_2025-11-03T110624.817_1200x630.jpg?fit=1200%2C630&ssl=1%3Fv%3D1762146489&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":45997,"url":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/?p=45997&lang=en","url_meta":{"origin":69968,"position":4},"title":"Death toll in Afghanistan earthquake rises to 20, more than 300 injured","author":"Biz Trend 24","date":"November 3, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"The death toll in Afghanistan earthquake has risen to 20, with more than 300 injured. This information was revealed in a report by Qatar-based media Al Jazeera. The earthquake was felt near the country's Mazar-i-Sharif at around 1 am local time on Sunday (October 2). Its intensity was 6.3 on\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "International"","block_context":{"text":"International","link":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/?cat=115&lang=en"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled_design_-_2025-11-03T164418.341_1200x630.jpg?fit=1200%2C630&ssl=1%3Fv%3D1762166831&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled_design_-_2025-11-03T164418.341_1200x630.jpg?fit=1200%2C630&ssl=1%3Fv%3D1762166831&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled_design_-_2025-11-03T164418.341_1200x630.jpg?fit=1200%2C630&ssl=1%3Fv%3D1762166831&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled_design_-_2025-11-03T164418.341_1200x630.jpg?fit=1200%2C630&ssl=1%3Fv%3D1762166831&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Untitled_design_-_2025-11-03T164418.341_1200x630.jpg?fit=1200%2C630&ssl=1%3Fv%3D1762166831&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":69679,"url":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/?p=69679&lang=en","url_meta":{"origin":69968,"position":5},"title":"Death toll from Venezuela’s devastating earthquake rises to 1,500","author":"Biz Trend 24","date":"June 29, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"The death toll from two devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to nearly 1,500. Local and foreign rescue workers are still working day and night to rescue people trapped under the rubble. The few survivors who have been rescued have given hope to their relatives. The hardest-hit coastal state of\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "International"","block_context":{"text":"International","link":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/?cat=115&lang=en"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-29T103345.166-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-29T103345.166-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-29T103345.166-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-29T103345.166-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/biztrend24.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Untitled-design-2026-06-29T103345.166-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69968","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=69968"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69968\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":69970,"href":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/69968\/revisions\/69970"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/69969"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=69968"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=69968"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/biztrend24.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=69968"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}