Venezuela Hit By Another Earthquake Amid Ongoing Rescue Operations

on Jun 27, 2026 • Updated Jun 27, 2026

Venezuela Hit By New Earthquake As Rescue Efforts Remain Ongoing (Photo by Diko Betancourt/Anadolu via Getty Images)

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck offshore Aragua, Venezuela, on Saturday (June 27), according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

The earthquakes occurred west of Caracas and north of Maracay, two of Venezuela’s largest cities. Authorities have not reported any damage or injuries following the earthquakes.

The quake comes after Venezuela was struck by two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday (June 24), both only a minute apart.

Death Toll Rises To Over 1,400 Following Previous Venezuelan Earthquake

As of Saturday, the death toll has risen to at least 1,430, according to Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez, as cited by The New York Times. Reported injuries have also risen to over 3,200.

Efforts to rescue people believed to be trapped remain ongoing, with more than 170 individuals reportedly still missing. The New York Times reports that 100 buildings were destroyed in La Guaira during the quakes.

Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez said the initial death toll did not include some nearby areas that were heavily affected by the disaster, including La Guaira, which was reportedly among the hardest-hit regions.