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On the evening of 24 June 2026 , a major “doublet” earthquake struck Venezuela – described as one of the strongest seismic events recorded in the country in over a century.
Two powerful earthquakes occurred within 40 seconds. The second quake was one of the strongest tremors to hit Venezuela in a century, at a magnitude of 7.5.
Significant destruction has been reported in the capital Caracas and surrounding areas, where dozens of buildings have collapsed. Caracas International Airport has been closed due to damage.
Power, water, gas, and communications services have been disrupted across several areas. Many Venezuelans are spending the night on the street, with the interior ministry urging people to leave damaged homes over concerns of unstable buildings and gas lines possibly being affected.
The La Guaira region in the north of Venezuela has been declared a “disaster zone” due to the extent of the damage.
The government of Venezuela has declared a nationwide state of emergency. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with teams actively responding in affected locations.
Islamic Relief is launching an emergency appeal to support those affected by the earthquake in Venezuela.
We will be working with partners and local authorities to deliver lifesaving aid. The full scale of the disaster is still emerging but based on Islamic Relief’s extensive global experience of responding to earthquakes we expect that people will urgently need shelter, food, water, healthcare and cash.
Your generosity is a lifeline to people struggling to survive catastrophic conditions in Venezuela. Please help Islamic Relief to support them by donating to our Venezuela Emergency appeal today.