Venezuelans dig for earthquake survivors as 72-hour rescue window nears end
Key takeaways
- At least 920 people are confirmed dead and more than 51,000 missing after two earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday.
- The twin, magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes hit on Wednesday, devastating the coastal area around La Guaira, where authorities moved on Friday night to restrict access as traffic chaos began to hamper search efforts.
- Officials said anyone who wants to enter the area around La Guaira would now have to seek official permits, but provided few details of who would be allowed in.
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At least 920 people are confirmed dead and more than 51,000 missing after two earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo People search for victims amid debris of demolished buildings as rescue efforts continue at Catia La Mar in La Guaira, Venezuela [Edilzon Gamez/Getty]By Al Jazeera Staff and APPublished On 27 Jun 202627 Jun 2026Rescuers are racing against time in Venezuela, three days after two powerful earthquakes struck, with at least 920 people confirmed dead and more than 51,000 still missing.
The twin, magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 quakes hit on Wednesday, devastating the coastal area around La Guaira, where authorities moved on Friday night to restrict access as traffic chaos began to hamper search efforts.