Situational Overview
AS OF 27 JUN 2026
Confirmed Deaths
1,450+
Jorge Rodríguez, National Assembly — Jun 28
↑ From 1,430 Sat · From 164 initial (Jun 24)
Independent Estimates
5K–15K+
Non-government projections · not confirmed
— See methodology note below
Injured
3,238
Official — Jorge Rodríguez, Jun 27
— Previously est. 4,500+
Reported Missing
68,900+
UN + independent trackers
— Unconfirmed by government
Still Trapped
172
Confirmed under rubble
Confirmed Rescued
276+
↑ Confirmed alive from rubble
La Guaira · ongoing operations
U.S. Aid Committed
$150M
State Dept., Jun 25
— Bilateral + UN pooled fund
DART Personnel
250+
3 USAR teams + specialists
— Fairfax, LA, Miami-Dade
Structures Hit
1,400+
Including 13 hospitals
↑ Assessment ongoing
Int'l Rescue Teams
30+
2,200+ responders from 36+ nations
↑ UN News confirmed, Jun 27
Independent Death Estimate — Methodology Note
Non-Official
USGS PAGER Model
44% probability of 10,000–100,000 fatalities; 23% probability exceeding 100,000. Based on ShakeMap intensity, population exposure, and building stock vulnerability models. (USGS / Newsweek, Jun 24–28)
Venezuelan University Researchers
Estimated ~15,000 deaths based on building collapse models and population density analysis in La Guaira and Caracas. Not yet peer-reviewed. (CNN Español, Jun 28)
⚠ Important Caveat
The official Venezuelan government figure of 1,450+ (Jorge Rodríguez, Jun 28) reflects confirmed hospital-recorded deaths only. The independent range of 5,000–15,000+ reflects modelled projections. Neither figure is final. This dashboard does not endorse any non-official estimate.
U.S. DART / USAR Deployment
STATUS BOARD
USAR Teams — Asset Roster
3 Teams Active
| Team / Unit | Personnel | Canines | Equipment | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fairfax County USA-1
Fairfax Co. Fire & Rescue, Virginia
|
79 | 6 | ~200,000 lbs total | Active |
|
Los Angeles County USA-2
LA County Fire Dept., California
|
74–84 | 6 | 84,000 lbs | Active |
|
Miami-Dade FLTF-1
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Florida
|
80 | 6 | Included | Active |
Each team comprises: firefighters trained in structural-collapse rescue · physicians & paramedics · structural engineers · canine search specialists · prior international deployment (Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica, Oct 2025)
Additional U.S. Assets
SOUTHCOM
USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD-28)
Amphibious transport ship — logistics & personnel
Active
USS Billings (LCS-15)
Littoral combat ship — arrived near Venezuelan waters Fri · on station
Active
C-17 Globemaster III
Heavy airlift for USAR teams & equipment
Active
C-130 Transport Planes
Tactical airlift, reconnaissance support
Active
Rotary-Wing Aircraft
Helicopter support + aerial imagery
Active
Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Jarrard
USMC · Arrived Caracas Jun 25 to oversee DoD support
Active
Airport Assessment Team
Aerodrome mgmt specialists — certifying runways for heavy cargo
Active
Mission Timeline
Day-by-Day
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!28 JUN 2026 · 23:55 MDTM7.2 foreshock strikes near San Felipe, Yaracuy~284 km west of Caracas. Followed 39 seconds later by M7.5 mainshock. USGS issues dual RED PAGER alerts. Simón Bolívar International Airport closed due to damage.
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!24 JUN · EVENINGVenezuela declares national state of emergencyActing Pres. Delcy Rodríguez designates La Guaira a disaster zone. Initial toll: 32 dead, 700+ injured. 30+ aftershocks recorded, largest M4.7.
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US24 JUN · NIGHTU.S. activates emergency response; DART task force stood upState Dept. Dep. Sec. Christopher Landau contacts Venezuelan officials. Trump authorizes immediate federal response. State Dept. creates Venezuela Earthquakes Response Task Force.
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US25 JUN 2026$150M aid package announced; USAR teams activatedSec. Rubio pledges "big, fast, effective" support. Fairfax (USA-1) and LA County (USA-2) USAR teams activated. SOUTHCOM deploys USS Fort Lauderdale, USS Billings. Rubio–Rodríguez phone call confirmed.
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US25–26 JUNFairfax & LA teams depart on USAF C-17s; Maj. Gen. Jarrard arrivesFairfax (79 personnel, 6 dogs) departs early Jun 26. LA County (74–84 personnel, 84,000 lbs equipment, 6 dogs) departs Jun 25 evening. USMC Maj. Gen. Jarrard arrives Caracas Jun 25 to command DoD support.
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✓26 JUN · LATEMiami-Dade FLTF-1 arrives; Trump–Rodríguez phone callMiami-Dade Fire Rescue (80 personnel, 6 dogs) arrives late Jun 26 — all 3 USAR teams now in-country. Rodríguez speaks with Trump and Rubio; expresses gratitude for "unprecedented" U.S. response. Death toll confirmed at 1,450+.
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!27 JUN 2026 · MORNING72-hour rescue window closes — operations shifting to recoveryAl Jazeera reporter on ground: rescue efforts turning to recovery of bodies as critical survival window expires. Entire family (multiple members) pulled alive from La Guaira collapsed apartment after 26 hrs trapped in air pocket — confirmed by Reuters footage. USS Fort Lauderdale and USS Billings arrived near Venezuelan waters Friday, mobilizing USAR teams from ships.
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→27 JUN 2026 · ONGOINGActive search operations; airport runway certification underway~11,500 Venezuelan military + 100+ machinery pieces deployed to La Guaira. U.S. airport assessment team certifying runways for heavy cargo aircraft. M4.9 aftershock strikes Jun 27. 172 still confirmed trapped. 276+ rescued as of last update.
$150M Aid Allocation
Committed
UN Venezuela Trust Fund (OCHA)
$100M
Bilateral — Faith-based & NGOs
$50M
Bilateral partners: Samaritan's Purse · Catholic Relief Services · World Food Programme · International Medical Corps · World Vision · IOM · OCHA
USGS PAGER Risk Assessment
RED ALERT
1K–10K deaths
28%
10K–100K deaths
44%
>100K deaths
23%
Econ. damage est.
$6.7B–$100B
IOM estimates 6.76M people potentially affected, including ~2M in Caracas. 11,200+ missing in La Guaira alone per independent tracking.
Casualty Progression
JUN 24–27
Confirmed Deaths Over Time
Rising
Official Statements
U.S. + VENEZUELA
U.S. Government
Trump Admin.
"We're in contact with the authorities and organizing assistance." Described earthquakes as "devastating." First U.S. official contact confirming coordination with Venezuelan authorities.
"We're going to help them out." Declared U.S. commitment to assist Venezuela, authorized immediate federal response including emergency funds and USAR/DART deployment.
"Big, fast, and effective." … "We're already deploying search and rescue teams from Fairfax County, Virginia, and Los Angeles. Their most immediate need right now is search and rescue — they have much of collapsed buildings."
"Our joint forces are moving quickly to bring the unmatched airlift, logistics, and life-saving capabilities of the U.S. military to help save lives and support the government of Venezuela during this crisis."
"Their mission is to save lives. They're there to find individuals who are buried in the rubble, work with families searching for missing loved ones and coordinate closely with local authorities." Duration of U.S. presence not yet determined.
"They experienced a massive earthquake, causing numerous fatalities right in Caracas, and we have many personnel deployed there to assist." Confirmed whole-of-government response; noted strong US–Venezuela relationship following Maduro's capture.
"Large, rapid, and effective" whole-of-government response. DART comprises 250+ personnel. "The Department of War is going to play a big logistical role here, because they have the ability to land in challenging places."
"By bringing international disaster response programs under the State Department, the U.S. government is able to respond more rapidly and more effectively to disasters. After the earthquakes in Venezuela, the U.S. immediately mobilized, activating urban search and rescue teams and the delivery of humanitarian and medical supplies."
Nine-figure second aid package "in the next day or so" beyond $150M already committed. Miami-Dade USAR federalized — first time in 10+ years State Dept deployed beyond USA-1/USA-2. US teams repaired runway at Simón Bolívar airport.
Surging DoD capabilities: CRE deployed for airport operations · C-17 transporting Miami-Dade USAR · MV-22 Ospreys airlifting personnel · UH-1Y Venom from USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD-28) · CH-47 Chinooks pre-staged Curaçao · satellite imagery provided to planners.
"It's a race against the clock. People are trapped under rubble, and the priority is to get the search and rescue teams and the medical professionals and others to them as quickly as possible to save lives." Two 80-person USAR teams at work; US Navy transport ship docked offshore.
American USAR team pulled an infant alive from the rubble in Venezuela — confirmed by the U.S. Department of State Saturday. Part of the broader 250+ personnel DART operation.
Venezuelan Government
Interim Gov.
"We are dealing with collapsed buildings, homes, and residences, and we are managing the situation with all available resources for security and civil aid."
"Numerous structures have collapsed, and we are currently engaged in very intensive rescue operations to save as many lives as possible." Working with UN to bring international rescue teams. Engaged IMF for initial $200M reconstruction.
Clarified numbers reflect casualties recorded at hospitals. 1,400+ structures damaged including 13 hospitals. 214 aftershocks recorded.
~11,500 military personnel and 100+ pieces of machinery deployed to La Guaira for peacekeeping and recovery efforts. "The most catastrophic event this republic has encountered in the last 123 years."
Spoke directly with President Trump and Sec. Rubio "as Washington stepped up assistance." Expressed gratitude for "unprecedented" U.S. response. Pledged to save "as many people as possible" and called for national unity.
Announced $200M Venezuela Reconstruction Fund for rebuilding hospitals and homes. 2,741 international rescuers + 96 specialist dogs from 24 countries confirmed on ground. 521 tonnes of humanitarian aid received. La Guaira electricity service 60% restored.
Death toll confirmed at 1,430. 3,238 injured. 430+ aftershocks recorded since Jun 24. 30,000+ personnel deployed to affected zones.
Confirmed 33 survivors rescued overnight Saturday — "brings us joy that they can reunite with their families." Visited international rescue brigades to express gratitude. 14,000+ military and police patrolling La Guaira; access blocked, special permits required.
189 buildings totally collapsed across Venezuela — Sunday press conference damage assessment. 12,721 families displaced (up from 3,142 Saturday). Operations shifting from search-and-rescue to recovery phase.
Death toll rises to 1,450 — "La cifra de fallecidos llega a 1.450 personas." Up from 1,430 reported Saturday. Injured figure updated to 3,150.
Established presidential commission to assess habitability of damaged housing — headed by engineer Francisco Garcés with participation of engineering organisations and universities. School closures extended for one additional week. Task force launched for temporary emergency camps and reconstruction planning. (Saudi Gazette / Notimerica/EFE, Jun 28)
Infrastructure recovery progress in La Guaira: electricity 75% restored, water supply 68% restored, road access 90% operational. Announced comprehensive reconstruction task force to coordinate long-term rebuilding of homes, hospitals, and key infrastructure across Vargas state. (EFE / Notimerica, Jun 28)
Medical Resources & Humanitarian Partners
FIELD STATUS
USAR Embedded Physicians & Paramedics
Each of the 3 USAR teams includes on-site emergency physicians and paramedics providing immediate trauma care in the field. Capacity for mass casualty triage.
Active
India Field Hospital Unit
2 Indian military transport aircraft en route with field hospital, 35+ tonnes of medicines, medical supplies and equipment.
En Route
Brazil Field Hospital
Brazil announced deployment of a field hospital to support medical needs. Cuban health workers already mobilised on the ground.
Deploying
World Central Kitchen
Chef José Andrés' team began distributing meals in Caracas from Jun 25. Emergency food distribution operational.
Active
USAR Structural Engineers
Engineers embedded in all three U.S. USAR teams assessing building integrity, collapse risk, and safe extraction corridors across 1,400+ damaged structures.
Active
⚠️ Infrastructure constraint: Simón Bolívar International Airport sustained significant damage. U.S. airport assessment team is certifying runways before heavy cargo aircraft can land. This has been the primary logistical bottleneck for large-scale medical supply delivery.
UN World Food Programme
Bilateral allocation from $50M U.S. package. Emergency food distribution.
Active
Samaritan's Purse
Faith-based partner. Bilateral allocation. Emergency relief operations.
Active
Catholic Relief Services
Faith-based partner. Bilateral allocation. Community relief.
Active
International Medical Corps
Medical support. Bilateral allocation from new $50M package.
Active
World Vision
Bilateral allocation. Child and family relief.
Active
IOM (UN Migration)
Emergency shelter materials. Estimates 6.76M affected. Distribution underway.
Active
OCHA Venezuela Trust Fund
$100M UN pooled fund from U.S. Coordinating international humanitarian response.
Active
World Central Kitchen
Meal distribution in Caracas from Jun 25. Chef José Andrés team on ground.
Active
2,200+ emergency responders from 36+ nations · 44 USAR teams coordinated through UN OCHA as of Jun 27.
| Country | Contribution | Status |
|---|---|---|
| El Salvador | 300 rescuers & paramedics + 50 tonnes equipment | Active |
| Spain | USAR team with ground-penetrating radar + dogs | Active |
| Germany | Search-and-rescue team | Active |
| France | 85 rescue workers (Macron, Jun 25) | Active |
| Chile | Specialized rescue teams + humanitarian aid | Active |
| Switzerland | USAR team | Active |
| Colombia | 60+ rescuers + 12 tonnes humanitarian aid | Active |
| Ecuador | Humanitarian assistance, Pres. Noboa announced | Deploying |
| India | Field hospital + 35+ tonnes medical supplies | En Route |
| Brazil | Field hospital + personnel | Deploying |
| Dominican Rep. | Rescue teams | Active |
| Vatican | €100,000 papal charity fund (Pope Leo) | Active |
| Cuba | Health workers already on ground mobilised | Active |
| IMF | $200M initial reconstruction facility (Rodríguez engaged) | Pending |
Key Monitoring Flags
Watch
Airport Bottleneck
Simón Bolívar International Airport severely damaged. U.S. aerodrome team certifying runways. Critical pathway for heavy cargo aircraft carrying supplies.
Missing Persons Gap
68,900+ reported missing. Government disputes independent tracker figures. USGS PAGER warns 44% probability of 10K–100K eventual deaths. Survivors may still be under rubble.
Sanctions Context
Human rights groups renewing calls to lift U.S. sanctions on Venezuela. Semafor: response tests Trump admin post-USAID dismantlement. Duration of U.S. mission TBD per State Dept.
Access Restrictions
Authorities restricting access to worst-hit areas. Civilians report lack of government rescue teams in some zones. Aftershocks (214+) continue to complicate operations and threaten personnel.