Earthquakes Kill at Least 920 in Venezuela; More Than 51,000 Reported Missing

Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing 1,430 people and leaving more than 68,000 missing. The tremors injured 3,238 others. The quakes were centered near Moron on the Caribbean coast in La Guaira state, about 105 miles west of Caracas.

A 10-story building in La Guaira collapsed completely, with authorities rescuing 243 people from the site as of midday Friday. Thirty thousand Venezuelan specialists are leading search-and-rescue efforts, supported by emergency teams from around the world.

Acting President Delcy Rodríguez stated that 24 countries have provided support, including 521 tonnes of supplies, 86 canine teams and more than 2,741 search, rescue and support personnel.

Kaja Kallas held a call with Rodríguez on Sunday. The European Union conveyed full solidarity with the Venezuelan people and condolences to families who lost loved ones while mobilizing €5 million in emergency assistance. A preliminary UNDP estimate put direct physical damage at $6.7 billion.

The International Organization for Migration estimated up to 6.76 million people could be affected, including about 2 million in Caracas. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez took office in January 2026 after the U.S. capture of then-President Nicolás Maduro.