There was a double earthquake in Venezuela on June 24th, 2026, of 7.1 magnitude, followed by a 7.5 magnitude with only 20 seconds of difference.
My family and friends have all reported safe. Things are very scary still, lots of rescue efforts by civilians are underway. There's no certainty in terms of numbers, but as of right now, the inept authorities in charge of the country have confirmed 32 dead and around 700 injured. The likelihood is that the real numbers will be countless times worse considering the extent of the damage. Many buildings collapsed across multiple cities.
If you know anyone in Venezuela, or have friends there, reach out if you can and be patient. I don't know of any donation websites that are functional yet, but leaders of a few countries have already pledged to help with rescue efforts, at least. When/if there's anything else to report, I'll post again.
The priority is to rescue survivors while the entirety of the damage is assessed
A list of confirmed and trustworthy organizations that will supply aid can be found in this article. If you'd like to help in any way, this is the best that can be done from abroad right now. Thank you in advance to anyone who collaborates or spreads the word.
