# Live updates: Death toll climbs to 164 after twin quakes in Venezuela, acting president says

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-25 08:47 UTC · Category: World · Sources: 8 · Current Velocity: 33.23

## Executive Summary
Twin earthquakes in Venezuela have caused significant casualties and infrastructure collapse, with death tolls rising as rescue efforts continue.

## Intelligence Brief
Venezuela has been struck by a doublet earthquake event. Coverage from The New York Times, The Guardian, NBC News, and the Wall Street Journal emphasizes the scale of the disaster, describing it as a once-in-a-century event.


Reports focus on the immediate humanitarian crisis and the scientific nature of the double earthquakes. Attention remains on the search for survivors and the scientific analysis of the seismic activity.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What is the reported death toll?
The acting president stated the death toll has climbed to 164, though earlier reports from The Guardian and The New York Times cited at least 32 dead.

### How severe was the earthquake?
NBC News described the event as a once-in-a-century quake.

### What is the extent of the physical damage?
According to The Guardian, dozens of buildings have collapsed and at least 700 people have been injured.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Americans, Death, Venezuela, Morning Rundown, Science Behind, Doublet Earthquake, Venezuela Earthquakes Live Updates At Least, Rescuers Search for Survivors

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New York Times | Vast Destruction Along Venezuela’s Coast After Earthquakes, in Maps and Photos | 2026-06-25 15:43 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxNb1o4VlkyN2VpbVUxdTVaTmFVdnlSVnlDcl85TzY0dTVfdU5LY0Y0RTJ2dlcyYWtBc0p1RHVwcHRBRUxtWnhmX2JBVC1DTHJBbzdfUURYdE16S1B1QUc5N254aFVJczJScGt2NTRkMTZEOEVPZjJtbWFuampncTYwNEVyX3hCbm1BR1N1ZFhyWHd4S3FnUHJWTVNvdVhEZnM?oc=5) |
| CBS News | Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 164, injure hundreds, acting president says | 2026-06-25 15:43 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihgFBVV95cUxPcTRJb3JGemtoZVNUTlZneWd4ZU5KTmhMOVp5UDZXVWtjUEF4YmtiRlhUR1Vkc0xENEJ4NEw3Y1B2R1dDMXkzZG5DdGZ6QXF3b050STJWM1pLU3pCUVFRcERON0Q4STdLOGl4cVVocjJQOTQ0QVk2QXlIZFVOVVQyN0tKM1FiUQ?oc=5) |
| The Times of Israel | Another Israeli nonprofit to send emergency team to earthquake-stricken Venezuela | 2026-06-25 14:34 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixgFBVV95cUxNdXJZZXFNQ2h3RVhuQ0xXdk9PelRFNEFoYnJSd3haQXJkaXEwQ2NrTk9Jd01wUEI0VVhMdlEwZjJOcE44QnZIeVllUVY0QTRRdGpYZ3VNMExmRVZ6T0xMY2FqSWZBcm9Vczh0bXJObEpoUmUtb3JZSi04WGNnR3E4UVFPUkhLUXdicFVoUlZsdUJnU0plUnRMMHc5Z3NHV3FGZjAwX3doQUdfTHR2ZmJPSXhaRkhhYjItWGFtRC1GWGJWVmxWWGc?oc=5) |
| The New York Times | Several Strong Quakes Hit Across the World in 24 Hours | 2026-06-25 14:34 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxQZHN5Q2l5R2NzZ2tCWjV6Z0oyUTVfa2VVYTEzLXNGamg2VnI3RFhBWFljaGVwbGhBRFNwQmZsYVF1aDFpZDNyVWl2X0tQZFdCTVplaUVTbW9aUXJQU20zbENIWTV0S2p5ZG5qNkFSREZ5U3JJb0dUakNBM0NUb3A1MlprTGlpS0dtejljc1lJZDVCTDZhMFhF?oc=5) |
| The Guardian | 'It's shaking!': inside Venezuelan airport struck by earthquake | 2026-06-25 14:34 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxONW5qWnNYSTc3U2JSek1VTkpxeTBLTURaTU56RjFxeVZ6V0FQVEs0eVl5X3E3XzZ3Nl82Yl9jczhMemNXR3d2TDNZZ0N4SkRzaHZPdzhwNnZQelJoVW5VaWFQY2tLSXR3RGd5Y2xrZ19mRlRSSEE4U3BmeHhyRFNxa2JJby1wM3JpMUlZbnhuTUhiLWlBbEdrcms1M0xrWTVQbThrcVAwZ2hjcGRmOVFmcVVtLTRlZEE?oc=5) |
| BBC | Venezuela earthquake is further blow at time of uncertainty | 2026-06-25 13:43 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWkFVX3lxTE81eE5DV0hLM182d192MTVGUll6V1VRbUdCcmxMX3lLWVhsV1ZKXzdfek43UTNBcjJ5Y2Nwa1F3dFM2VFhmT2tQV3lDSzN5X001ZHF6VzlRbTliQQ?oc=5) |
| USGS (.gov) | M 7.5 | 2026-06-25 13:43 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidEFVX3lxTFA1WG1SVV9zM0ktWEYxcVVnRG5vNjZ3NE8tZzdYbGNXSkJsbE9ITHFBN0lnVVVsSkYxQm5BdmhRUENfRnAwZHJfNnFSd05LeERwSmJpUElJaGxNcmZqc2xCMUNFSXJjVHJiYXhfZmZ5NlRremhh?oc=5) |
| WSJ | The Science Behind Venezuela’s Doublet Earthquake | 2026-06-25 12:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxOd0stOEZxaE81WW9HdnNIem9mRlNwSXpvN2NLOV9iZnZscm1CUHlIX3FNT0I0Y3FTSE0zV1BHeDNxQUJaUExHWS1QbG1QT0xpSndUb2pOSVBTV3Rmd0FscHNRR0dEaDlTNGpkc3F1ZlJ3ZDJfWDdFN3g0TmJYMS1FTE1wckZfRzlva0RYejdkeklvVUxURGNr?oc=5) |
| NBC News | Venezuela’s once-in-a-century quake and what Americans see as the country’s greatest achievements: Morning Rundown | 2026-06-25 11:21 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxNUE50Sm1WQUxjS1JBUWpiYzMweThEQ3A5bGhtdWtmZmk2S0hZUWJVaHVZaHRpVXFWbF9mUTl6d09WeHU4Rk5pRkp2b3U4ZWtXbTZ5aWNSVGRHYTBvYlAwN1RscHVkeWRKRXFTTjlRVWtqeTVEdGxlM2I3elVhaHc3aHZmaUZQbnZCR3IzOEIyS3A3bmY1SEJKTHNDSHRjRU5OcHEyUjNwWlJpanNGdGRtTVo5LXY5Ukww?oc=5) |
| The Guardian | Venezuela earthquakes leave at least 32 dead, 700 injured and dozens of buildings collapsed | 2026-06-25 10:34 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi_wFBVV95cUxPN1N2eWRWaFg0YlBpOTZBR3pmWnZBTVdTNXRULTFFRWRBZVp6STdadDhheVJJa3hreldKdlBhZ3ZzT2hIcmZTMWdhWnA5QXVRSjU5X0o0VUZWSklFdkRYN2F0QXJQbTdQSXE4RTJQM3FDclVJbEpFd1hXdlJ6M0MzVTV0MnhwYVNuVFAzTWczMjNWQ1h2R2dWV29OS0FpcEU3OWZtbk13TTJZR084SU4xb1VSQTBDeHRfVGRublZSX1NuVnY5QWJFcnBRMkNEck9iQ1pEeXZIV05SOFNpTGMyT2dVZGZJOFVsS3ctOUJVcEN3cGw3a2tiY2RneGlnX3M?oc=5) |
| The New York Times | Venezuela Earthquakes Live Updates: At Least 32 Dead as Rescuers Search for Survivors | 2026-06-25 10:34 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidEFVX3lxTFBPT0tMRXhMNWRHWGREWTlqV2dVT2Q5TjBCT3pSTGJJVmR4SERzRm5UVFhKYVc3SG9Xa3l4TkI4RzdjSnNZVjFhaGN4Q2x2RzUtdW9EelI1TzNxZ3VKV3NuT3VobVJ3bWlLU1FUTmFGWGhPSkRE?oc=5) |

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