Venezuela earthquake death toll reaches 6,301 as search efforts continue

This updated figure comes as rescue teams and family members persist in searching through debris for more victims. The previous count on August 3 was 6,125. While the central government has not released a number for those still missing after the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude tremors, which destroyed approximately 190 buildings, Jose Alejandro Teran, the governor of La Guaira, stated last week that around 1,400 people remained unaccounted for.

The disaster also left about 24,000 people homeless, many of whom are now residing in temporary camps. Separately, a 7.4-magnitude tremor struck neighboring Colombia, resulting in at least 111 deaths and 87 injuries, as reported by President Abelardo de la Espriella.