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Emergency appeal for people affected by the catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela
By CARE at ReliefWeb
· July 1, 2026
· 2 min read
. The scale of the destruction is catastrophic. Buildings were reduced to rubble in minutes following two back-to-back earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 which struck close to Venezuela’s capital city, Caracas just after 6pm local time on Wednesday 24 June. The second earthquake was the strongest
Key takeaway Buildings were reduced to rubble in minutes following two back-to-back earthquakes of magnitude 7.
Why this matters
The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have exacerbated the country's existing economic crisis, leaving millions in need of urgent humanitarian support. The destruction of critical infrastructure, including roads and power lines, has severed access to essential services and supplies, further complicating relief efforts. The fact that many survivors are sleeping in makeshift tents on the streets highlights the dire need for shelter, food, and water. The UK's decision to match donations up to £2 million through its UK Aid Match scheme will likely play a crucial role in scaling up the response. As the DEC charities and their local partners work to provide emergency medical treatment and deliver essential supplies, the challenge of navigating Venezuela's fragile economic landscape will be significant. The virtual press conference scheduled for today will likely provide further insight into the complexities of the response and the ways in which donors can make a meaningful impact.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? . The scale of the destruction is catastrophic. Buildings were reduced to rubble in minutes following two back-to-back earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 which struck close to Venezuela’s capital city, Caracas just after 6pm local time on Wednesday 24 June. The second earthquake was the strongest
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