Affected regions

The whole country felt the earthquake, but the damage was focused in the northern seismic corridor. We will know more about the impact today, June 25th, and the days that follow. Risks of landslides and fires are considerable, as well as of more aftershocks.

La Guaira state: Dozens of buildings collapsed in Catia la Mar, Mamo, La Guaira, and Los Corales. The Maiquetía airport was damaged and remains closed. Thousands of people are missing. 

Miranda state and Libertador municipality: The earthquakes hit Caracas and surrounding cities, like Los Teques, San Antonio de los Altos, and Guatire. The capital saw several buildings falling down, especially on the Ávila mountain slopes, where soil is known to magnify the shockwaves of earthquakes. Altamira, Los Palos Grandes, Bello Campo, Sebucán, Pinto Salinas and San Bernardino show extensive damage.  

Aragua state: At least one building fell in Turmero and several others are damaged in Maracay. 

Carabobo state: Damage in Valencia, San Joaquín and Morón, among other cities. One (among many) development to watch is the state of State-owned petrochemical complex Pequiven in Moron, where social media showed apparent damage in tanks and other facilities that might lead to a fire. 

Falcón state: At least one building fell in the beach city of Tucacas. 

How to help

• Rescue teams are requesting equipment in Chacao and La Guaira: Helmets, hammers, shovels, chisels, ladders, flashlights, wooden boards, gauze, masks, painkillers, surgical gloves, drinking water, and calorically-dense food. They need volunteers and heavy machinery operators. Volunteers must wear a helmet to assist in rescue operations.  

• We Love Foundation is providing food, water, medical support, hygiene kits, shelter supplies, logistics, and direct support for vulnerable families on the ground. They have worked with global partners and Venezuelan nonprofits for the past 13 years.
• The Gio Foundation is a humanitarian and animal aid non-profit organization accepting donations through their portal. 
• Help update databases with reports of missing and found persons, and damages to infrastructure. 

Where to report or identify missing persons

Several online platforms have been created to help locate missing people and reunite families.

• TerremotoVE enables users to submit information about collapsed buildings, missing persons, incidents, and relief collection centers. The platform also maintains a public database where registered events and reports can be consulted.

Where to donate supplies

Relief collection centers have been established across the country to receive donations for those affected by the earthquake.

Aragua:

• Avenida 19 de Abril, Centro Comercial La Capilla, piso 1, local 21. Operated by the Comando Con Vzla (María Corina Machado organization) 
• Paseo de la Libertad, avenida Las Delicias, frente al Centro Médico de Maracay. Operated by political party Voluntad Popular.

Bolívar:

• Esquina de Banesco, Avenida República, municipio Angostura del Orinoco. Operated by Voluntad Popular. 

Carabobo:

• Avenida Monseñor Adams, El Viñedo, edificio Talislandia, nivel mezzanina. Operated by Comando Con Venezuela

Caracas:

• Terrazas del Club Hípico. Operated by Rotaract Caracas.

Lara:

• Tatas Food, carrera 15 entre calles 13A y 13B, Barquisimeto. Receiving donations for affected communities.

Miranda:

• Cuarta venida de Altamira, entre novena y décima transversal, quinta El Bejucal.  Operated by the ConVzla Command.

Monagas:

• Calle 6, antigua Bermúdez, casa N.º 11 (antiguo restaurante El Oeste), Maturín. Operated by Voluntad Popular. 

Táchira:

• Núcleo Táchira (campus) de la Universidad de Los Andes (ULA). Operated by ULA Táchira.

Zulia:

• Sede regional de Un Nuevo Tiempo. Operated by political party UNT. 

Last report by the Delcy Rodríguez administration

The government in Caracas confirmed there were two earthquakes and that La Guaira seems to be the most impacted region. Rodríguez deemed La Guaira a disaster zone, where rescue efforts must be focused. Her first report after 6 am, on Thursday June 25, said the death toll reached 164. That figure will grow as rescue operations progress.

Foreign countries that have offered relief

Several governments across the Americas have expressed solidarity with Venezuela and offered assistance following the earthquake.

United States: Donald Trump said the US stands “ready, willing and able” to help Venezuela. The president instructed federal agencies to prepare humanitarian support quickly. After offering his condolences, Marco Rubio said the State Department immediately deployed search and rescue teams, medical resources and humanitarian assistance to Venezuela. On Thursday morning, Rubio told reporters he talked to Delcy Rodríguez. “We’re already deploying SAR teams from Fairfax County, Virginia, and Los Angeles.”

El Salvador: Nayib Bukele announced the immediate deployment of a contingent of 300 rescue workers and paramedics, along with 50 tons of medicines, medical supplies, and emergency equipment ready to be sent to Caracas. Hours later, Delcy Rodríguez thanked Bukele and welcomed the offer.

Ecuador: Daniel Noboa said he ordered the immediate dispatch of humanitarian assistance.

Chile: José Antonio Kast expressed its government’s full willingness to deploy rescue personnel and humanitarian assistance to affected areas if requested by Venezuelan authorities. Delcy Rodríguez welcomed the message.

Argentina: The President’s Office issued an official statement offering humanitarian assistance in coordination with international organizations. Describes the situation as a natural catastrophe that demands a reaction from the international community as a whole.

Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum said she ordered the preparation of necessary aid. Venezuelan authorities requested SAR and healthcare personnel from Mexico. Delcy spoke of Mexico’s experience with likewise situations during her Thursday evening speech. Rescue teams like Topos de Tlatelolco are monitoring the situation and offering to help if requested under international protocols. 

Israel: The Foreign Ministry is reportedly preparing a situation assessment for a possible deployment of an Israeli aid mission to Venezuela.

Spain: Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said AECID, the Spanish international cooperation agency, was ready to offer all the necessary aid. The Urban Search and Rescue mission said it was ready to send 54 army rescuers to Venezuela. Isabel Díaz Ayuso, president of the community of Madrid, also announced the assistance of Madrid’s ERICAM search and rescue team. 

France: French President Emmanuel Macron announced that 85 search and rescue workers would be immediately deployed to Venezuela.

Germany: Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius announced the Bundeswehr (German armed forces) would provide up to six A400M planes for emergency transportation and medical evacuation efforts. 

Italy: Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Antonio Tajani announced they would “immediately send personnel from the Farnesina Crisis Unit, the Ministry of Defense, the Fire Brigade, and Civil Protection.”