Venezuela's Earthquake Crisis: 1,450 Dead, Survivors Rescued

WHO:

NBC News - More than 1,400 people remain unaccounted for following the earthquakes.

BBC News - Survivors are currently sheltering in a baseball stadium.

WHAT:

NBC News - The death toll from the earthquakes has reached 1,450.

NBC News - A massive global humanitarian mission is being organized in response to the disaster.

BBC News - Survivors are dependent on donated food and clothing.

WHERE:

NBC News - The earthquakes struck near Venezuela’s capital.

WHEN:

NBC News - The earthquakes occurred five days prior to the report.

WHY:

NBC News - The earthquakes are described as powerful twin earthquakes.

HOW:

NBC News - Round-the-clock rescue missions are being conducted to find survivors.

(UPDATED June 29, 2026 14:21 UTC)

More than 1,400 people remain unaccounted for following powerful twin earthquakes that struck near Venezuela’s capital, resulting in a tragic death toll of 1,450. Survivors are currently sheltering in a baseball stadium and are dependent on donated food and clothing as a massive global humanitarian mission is being organized in response to the disaster. Round-the-clock rescue missions are underway to locate those still missing after the earthquakes, which occurred five days ago.